EARTHSC 3U03 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Zombie, Coffee Cup, Modelica

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Earth Sciences
• Course: EARTHSC 3U03
• Professor: Spencer Snowling

Document Summary

Model representative of a system that can predict some system behaviour. Can be physical, schematic, equations (focus of this course), theoretical. Simulator implementation of a model, computer program, etc. , engine , produces simulation. Simulation application of simulator, model results, solution . Why model: to better understand the system: Sensitivity what"s most important, feedback, what drives processes. Forecasting what"s coming in the near future. Useful when you need to have control of your system of study: for training: Simulate worst cases without consequences, evaluate performance. Your own understanding of any system is a model . You make simulations and decisions all the time based on your operational, internal models: Your body"s health and well-being, ex. how much you can drink. Micro-economics how much you should spend. Newton & einstein general relativity, gravity. Tuzo wilson plate tectonics, volcanoes, and earthquakes are connected. Robert moses highways, but modern shift away from cars. Some sort of numerical engine for solving.