| Syllabus | Overview of numerical techniques for solving partial differential equations (PDEs) relevant to geophysical problems. Principles of forward modelling in geophysics. Numerical Modelling: Finite difference method, Finite element method, Integral equation method. Discretization, Parametrization, Mesh design, Boundary Condition. Application of numerical methods for simulating geophysical processes and responses in the Earth's subsurface |
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