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701-0071-AAL 4 Credits MSC D-USYS , D-ERDW , D-HEST
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Mathematics III: Systems Analysis

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Heini Wernli, Prof. Dr. Reto Knutti
Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:32

Abstract

The objective of the systems analysis course is to deepen and illustrate the mathematical concepts on the basis of a series of very concrete examples. Topics covered include: linear box models with one or several variables, non-linear box models with one or several variables, time-discrete models, and continuous models in time and space.

Objective

Learning and applying of concepts (models) and quantitative methods to address concrete problems of environmental relevance. Understanding and applying the systems-analytic approach, i.e., Recognizing the core of the problem - simplification - quantitative approach - prediction.

Content

Introduction to principles of models; one-dimensional linear box models; multi-dimensional linear box models; nonlinear box models; models in space and time

Resources

Lecture Notes

Teaching material: book (see literature).

Literature

Imboden, D.S. and S. Pfenninger (2013) Introduction to Systems Analysis: Mathematically Modeling Natural Systems. Berlin Heidelberg: Springer Verlag. http://link.springer.com/book/10.1007%2F978-3-642-30639-6

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
oral exam (30 min.)

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
revision course / private study Mathematics III: Systems Analysis
Self-study course. No presence required. Please contact Prof. Heini Wernli for further information.
No time listed 120 h semesterly

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