Checking date: 24/03/2025


Course: 2025/2026

Basic Principles of Science for Climate Change I
(20044)
Bachelor in Urban Sustainability Studies (Plan: 552 - Estudio: 505)


Coordinating teacher: SANCHEZ SANCHEZ, ANGEL

Department assigned to the subject: Mathematics Department

Type: Compulsory
ECTS Credits: 3.0 ECTS

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Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
High school math (preferably math for the sciences)
Objectives
Review the mathematical concepts necessary for the study of complex systems, emphasizing the understanding of mathematical models and the translation of the concepts to their real-life implications.
Learning Outcomes
Students are able to¿ 1.1 ¿review and describe some of the historical, social, political and economic processes and structures that have shaped the world. 2.1 ¿review different approaches to sustainable living and development, and identify their likely impact on stakeholders, regions and diverse communities. 3.1 ¿understand and describe theories and approaches related to urbanism and urbanisation. 4.1 ¿review and describe the underlying concepts, principles, academic literature and contemporary issues associated with urban sustainability. 5.1 ¿review and describe environmental, social and economic systems, identifying relationships between them. 6.1 ¿evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems, analysing data and drawing sound conclusions in accordance with basic theories and concepts. 8 ¿consider academic norms and ways of thinking across different disciplines and subject areas, bringing them into play as appropriate. 9 ¿demonstrate intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and exercise independence of mind and thought. 10 ¿communicate ideas clearly, coherently and respectfully, in a range of disciplines and to various stakeholders, in both written and oral form, using appropriate language and referencing. 11 ¿demonstrate the flexibility and adaptability to collaborate in international and intercultural contexts, learning from others, recognising and respecting diverse perspectives and needs.
Description of contents: programme
1. Modeling, change and simulation 2. Derivatives and integrals 3. Equilibrium behavior 4. Non-equilibrium: oscillations and chaos 5. Linear algebra 6. Multivariable systems
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination 60
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 40




Extraordinary call: regulations
Basic Bibliography
  • Alan Garfinkel, Jane Shetsov, Yina Geo. Modeling life. Springer. 2017

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.