PHYS330-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026

Environmental and climate modelling

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 26 July 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 27 September 2026

Description

This is a hands-on course in which students will learn the fundamentals of modelling the Earth’s climate system. Using the Python programming language, students will develop parameterisations for simple climate models, and learn how to run more advanced models. Students will learn how models are used to support decision making in the areas of climate change and air pollution. Particular focus will be given to how these issues affect Aotearoa New Zealand.

Prerequisites

Restrictions

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 14:00 - 15:00 Jack Erskine 446
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Workshop A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 12:00 - 14:00 Rehua 008 Computer Lab
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
02 Tuesday 15:00 - 17:00 Rehua 008 Computer Lab
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Workshop B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 09:00 - 11:00 Rehua 008 Computer Lab
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
02 Wednesday 12:00 - 14:00 Rehua 008 Computer Lab
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Adrian McDonald

Lecturers

David Frame and Catherine Hardacre

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,099.00

International fee $5,388.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Physical & Chemical Sciences on the departments and faculties page .

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  • PHYS330-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026