Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech

Environmental Statistics (250562) – Course 2025/26 PDF

Syllabus

Learning Objectives

In this subject the basic statistical concepts relevant to the natural and environmental sciences will be addressed to provide experience in the correct use and interpretation of the various statistical methods currently used in the analysis of natural data and numerical simulation data. Fundamental aspects of descriptive statistics, probability and transformation of random variables will be emphasized. Subsequently, data analysis tools, such as the central limit theorem, data distribution and hypotheses analysis, will be addressed. At the end of the semester, students must have: 1 Knowledge of measurement of uncertainty and probability 2 Knowledge of usual probability models in Marine Sciences 3 Capacity to perform hypotheses contrasts in normal situations. 4 Ability to carry out a data analysis of a problem in Marine Sciences using a computer tool that uses the techniques studied. 5 Ability to perform data simulations and transformation of random variables, as well as the study of distributions of probability of common use. This subject focuses on highlighting aspects related to the state of health of the marine environment, mainly oriented to two well differentiated but complementary aspects. On the one hand, the ecological, ecosystemic and environmental aspects, which will give the students a specific vision of the environmental problems present in the marine environment, produced by the use and exploitation of the resources that it provides. On the other hand, this subject represents a transition of knowledge for students between the Extension of the subject of Basic Sciences, the subject of Applied Sciences and Techniques

Competencies

Especific

To know and apply the lexicon and concepts of the Marine Sciences and Technologies and other related fields.

Establish a good practice in the integration of common numerical, laboratory and field techniques in the analysis of any problem related to the marine environment.

Address the most relevant processes and their interactions related to their physical / chemical / biological / geological components, applying technical and scientific knowledge and criteria.

Develop a conceptual framework to address the sustainability of the marine environment and the related socio-economic activities at different scales, explaining the effects of climate change.

Carry out calculations, assessments, surveys and inspections in coastal and marine environments, as well as the corresponding technical documents.

Apply the necessary tools to analyze the economic and legal aspects of human actions and the related impacts on the marine environment, including technical advice and representation of companies and administrations.

Generic

Develop a professional activity in the field of Marine Sciences and Technologies.

Address in a comprehensive manner the analysis and preservation of the marine environment with sustainability criteria.

Total hours of student work

Hours Percentage
Supervised Learning Large group 30h 50.00 %
Medium group 30h 50.00 %
Self Study 90h

Teaching Methodology

The course consists of 2 hours per week of classroom activity. Two hours are devoted to theoretical lectures, in which the teacher presents the basic concepts and topics of the subject, shows examples and solves exercises.

Grading Rules

The evaluation calendar and grading rules will be approved before the start of the course.

The grade for the course will consist of: - Activities (NA). - Two exams (NE1 and NE2). 1. Activities (NA) will include, among others, the resolution of problems and the participation in class. 2. The contents of the NE1 and NE2 exams will be in accordance with all the subject taught from the beginning of the course. - The NE1 exam will be taken approximately halfway through the semester and the subjects taught so far will enter. - The NE2 exam will be a final exam, where the complete subject taught throughout the course will enter. The note of the exams will be calculated as: NE = max (0.3 * NE1 + 0.7 * NE2, NE2) The final grade for the course will be: Final Note = 0.2 * NA + 0.8 * NE

Test Rules

Failure to perform a laboratory assessment activity in the scheduled period will result in a mark of zero in that activity.

Office Hours

Face-to-face: to be agreed with the student. You must make an appointment in advance. Non-contact: by e-mail whenever the student wants to use it.

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