Key Words
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氷床、氷河、棚氷、流れ、動力学、連続体力学 Ice sheet, glacier, ice shelf, flow, dynamics, continuum mechanics
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Course Objectives
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Based on general concepts of continuum mechanics, we will study the flow and evolution of ice sheets, ice shelves, ice caps and glaciers within the Earth system.
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Course Goals
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Students will achieve a comprehensive understanding of flowing ice masses and their role within the climate system of the Earth, and will be provided the background for carrying out own research (for instance, computer simulations) for a master or doctoral thesis.
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Course Schedule
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The course will be held October 2020 - February 2021 (15 lectures on Thursdays 14:45-16:15). First lecture: 8 October 2020. Some flexibility in the scheduling is possible; this is open to discussion among the course participants.
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Homework
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復習、予習。 Repetition, preparation.
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Grading System
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授業への参加態度(50%)、毎回のクイズ(50%)。 Performance in class (50%), quizzes (50%).
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Practical experience and utilization for classes
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Condition of tasking the subject
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Textbooks
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Reading List
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Websites
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Website of Laboratory
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http://wwwice.lowtem.hokudai.ac.jp/
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Additional Information
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Prerequisites: some level of comfort in calculus and linear algebra, reasonably good skills in oral and written English.
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Class Method
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