Numerical Modelling of Geodynamic Processes and Laboratory
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The course unit aims to provide the students with the basic tools for numerical modeling of simple geological problems, using, in particular, the finite element method.
Expected learning outcomes
Ability to critically use sophisticated numerical algorithms already implemented. Ability to independently develop simple numerical algorithms for solving simple geological problems.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Elements of programming (Fortran language) and writing of a simple finite element numerical algorithm that solves a simple process.
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of programming, integral calculus and linear systems.
Students can attend this module (3 CFU) only if they also attend the course of Numerical Modeling of Geodynamic processes course (6 CFU activated in the Master's Degree LM79 Geophysics) which is preparatory to it.
Students can attend this module (3 CFU) only if they also attend the course of Numerical Modeling of Geodynamic processes course (6 CFU activated in the Master's Degree LM79 Geophysics) which is preparatory to it.
Teaching methods
The lessons will take place in the Laboratory of Numerical Modeling of Geodynamic Processes where students will have access to a computer where they can implement, with the support of the teacher, a numerical algorithm for the simulation of a simple process.
Teaching Resources
Reference text
Zienkiewich, The Finite Element Methods. Vol. I, any edition.
Zienkiewich, The Finite Element Methods. Vol. I, any edition.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam for this module is taken together with the exam of the Numerical Modeling of Geodynamic Processes course (LM79 Geophysics) and consists of two tests:
(1) A practical test in the Laboratory (maximum duration 4 hours) during which the student will be asked to modify the numerical algorithm implemented during the lessons and to write a report with discussion of the new results.
(2) An oral test that aims to verify the knowledge of the topics covered during the lessons. Part of the oral test will consist of the discussion of the report produced during the practical test.
Passing the practical test is preparatory to the oral test.
The practical test will take place at least two weeks before the oral test and on a date to be agreed with the teachers responsible for the course.
The oral test will follow the official schedule published on the UNIMI website.
(1) A practical test in the Laboratory (maximum duration 4 hours) during which the student will be asked to modify the numerical algorithm implemented during the lessons and to write a report with discussion of the new results.
(2) An oral test that aims to verify the knowledge of the topics covered during the lessons. Part of the oral test will consist of the discussion of the report produced during the practical test.
Passing the practical test is preparatory to the oral test.
The practical test will take place at least two weeks before the oral test and on a date to be agreed with the teachers responsible for the course.
The oral test will follow the official schedule published on the UNIMI website.
GEO/10 - SOLID EARTH GEOPHYSICS - University credits: 9
Practicals: 72 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Professors:
Marotta Anna Maria, Regorda Alessandro
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Professor(s)
Reception:
every day, by appointment via e-mail
Office - Botticelli 23 - R054