Computational Geophysics

FaculteitFaculty of Geosciences

NiveauMaster

Studiejaar2026-2027

Beschrijving

Course goals

Please note: the information in the course manual is binding.

This course has two main objectives: a) to learn the basic concepts of numerical modelling of (geo)physical processes (e.g. the basics of the Finite Element & Finite Difference Methods); b) to learn how to develop simple numerical models for a range of geophysical applications, obtain hands-on experience and develop a critical attitude towards evaluating numerical modelling results in general.

Content

Numerical solution of the important partial differential equations in geophysics.

Finite difference and/or finite element methods for:
- the advection-diffusion equation.
- thermo-mechanically coupled systems;
- the Stokes equation for purely elastic materials;

Hands-on experience will be obtained through a set of geophysical modelling problems.

Transferable skills:
1. Written communication skills: Results are presented in reports.
2. Problem-solving skills: students are presented with complex ODE’s and PDE’s and are expected to implement the techniques presented during the lectures. This involves a thorough attention to detail and detective work to find bugs/come with solutions.
3. Analytical/quantitative skills: this course is very technical in nature and requires a high level of abstraction from the student.
4. Technical skills: students will develop their programming skills on a set of increasingly complex and abstract problems.

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