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Modelling and Simulation in Geosciences

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Course Unit Code548-0059/05
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated5 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *Second Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
RUZ02Ing. Kateřina Růžičková, Ph.D.
Summary
This subject is focused on introduction of basis modelling and simulation.
Types of models. Model identification. Modelling methods. Model verification.
Next it goes through applications of modelling and simulation in geosciences.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Distinguish between individual model types and modelling methods
- Design modelling process
- Describe and Apply selected modelling method
Course Contents
1. Introduction, basic terminology
2. Systems approach of modelling
3. Basics of Modelling and Simulation
4. Models classification
5. Methods for Modelling and Simulation
6. Mathematical basics of modelling
7. Model calibration and verification
8. Usage GIS tools for modelling, applications
9. Erosion modelling
10. Hydrological modelling
11. Air pollution modelling
12. Noise and spreading modelling
13. Risk modelling
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
CHALKIAS, Christos, STATHOPOULOS, Nikolaos, KALOGEROPOULOS Kleomenis and KARYMBALIS Efthimios. Applied Hydrological Modeling with the Use of Geoinformatics: Theory and Practice. [online] 2016. [cit. 5. 1. 2021] DOI: 10.5772/62824 Available at:
JOPP, Fred, REUTER, Hauke, BRECKLING, Broder. Modelling Complex Ecological Dynamics. Springer. 2011. 397 p. ISBN 978-3-642-05028-2.
MITASOVA, Helena, MITAS, Lubos. Process Modeling and Simulations [online] University of California, 2000 [cit. 5. 1. 2021] Available at:
O'SULLIVAN, David, PERRY, George L. W. Spatial Simulation: Exploring Pattern and Process. Wiley-Blackwell. 2013. 332 p. ISBN: 978-1-119-97079-8.
JANČÍKOVÁ, Zora. Modelování a simulace. Výukové materiály VŠB-TUO. 2008. 93 s.
MITASOVA, Helena, MITAS, Lubos. Process Modeling and Simulations [online] University of California, 2000 [cit. 5. 1. 2021] Dostupné na:
PELÁNEK, Radek. Modelování a simulace komplexních systémů. Nakladatelství Masarykovy univerzity. Brno. 2011. 236 s. ISBN: 978-80-210-5318-2.
RŮŽIČKOVÁ, Kateřina. Modelování a simulace v geovědách. Výukové materiály VŠB-TUO. 2013. 54 s.
Recommended Reading:
AGER, Alan A., VAILLANT, Nicole M. and FINNEY Mark A. Integrating Fire Behavior Models and Geospatial Analysis for Wildland Fire Risk Assessment and Fuel Management Planning. [online] 2011. [cit. 5. 1. 2021] Available at:
ROOSAARE, Jüri. Modelling in GIS [online] Socrates – Erasmus Summer School: Full Integration of Geodata in GIS [cit. 5. 1. 2021] Available at:
SHIFFMAN, Daniel. The Nature of Code [online] 2012. 520 pp. [cit. 5. 1. 2021] ISBN-10: 0985930802. Available at:
YERRAMILLI, Anjaneyulu, DODLA, Venkata B. R. and YERRAMILLI, Sudha. Air Pollution, Modeling and GIS based Decision Support Systems for Air Quality Risk Assessment. [online] 2011. DOI: 10.5772/22055. [cit. 5. 1. 2021] Available at:
ADAMEC, Vladimír a kol. Hlukové mapování a metodika zpracování akčních plánů pro okolí hlavních železničních tratí (ČÁST 1) [online]. Vzdělávací modul Fakulty strojní, VŠB-TU Ostrava 2009. [cit. 5. 1. 2021] Dostupné na:
ČHMÚ. Modelování kvality ovzduší [online]. Praha [cit. 5. 1. 2021] Dostupné na:
JOPP, Fred, REUTER, Hauke, BRECKLING, Broder. Modelling Complex Ecological Dynamics. Springer. 2011. 397 p. ISBN 978-3-642-05028-2.
UNUCKA, Jan. Možnosti propojení GIS a environmentálních modelů pro potřeby krizového řízení a ochrany přírody. [online] Habilitační práce. Ostrava, VŠB-TUO. 264s. [cit. 5. 1. 2021] Dostupné na:
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials, Project work
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit33 (33)17
                Active attendance at seminarsLaboratory work7 4
                Individual projectProject16 8
                TestWritten test10 0
        ExaminationExamination67 (67)35
                Writen examWritten examination50 25
                Oral examOral examination17 5