2022 CESM Tutorial Prerequisites

Please complete the following activities to ensure you are prepared for the tutorial. Suggested activities include completion of a Unix and a Fortran lessons.

Account set up homework

Description:
This homework is meant to ensure that your account on Cheyenne is ready for the tutorial. If you need any clarification while following the exercises, please contact Gustavo Marques (gmarques@ucar.edu). For computer related assistance, including not being able to log into Cheyenne, please contact cislhelp@ucar.edu and provide a description of your error in the email.

The expected length is 10-20 minutes.

Homework Link:
Homework

Unix tutorial

Lesson Description:
This module, from The COMET Program, will help those new to computing in the geosciences become familiar with working in a command line environment. You can learn about the basics of Unix file structures, how to navigate in a Unix environment, and you'll get to practice creating, storing and searching for files.

The expected length is 15-30 minutes for users with some Unix experience, and 30-60 minutes for novices.

Lesson Link:
https://www.meted.ucar.edu/ucar/unix

Introduction to Programming & Fortran Lesson

Lesson Description:
This 2-unit module from The COMET Program introduces users to scientific programming structures and methods and the history, basic syntax and functionality of Fortran, which makes up much of CESM.

Recommendations for Module Use:

  • Users who have little to no programming experience should take both units in full
  • Users that do have some programming experience, such as a web-based language like HTML, but have limited experience in scientific programming, such as a C-based languages, should start with unit 1 and may find they can complete it quickly. While unit 2, covering Fortran and CESM Fortran examples, should be taken in full
  • Users that have significant scientific programming experience (C-based languages, for example) can safely start in unit 2, which covers Fortran and CESM Fortran examples
  • Users that have significant programming experience in Fortran can likely begin at the "Fortran and CESM" subsection (near bottom of table of contents) in unit 2

Lesson Link:
https://www.meted.ucar.edu/ucar/fortran

Tutorial Links

  • Home: Main page for the 2022 CESM tutorial
  • Shuttle Schedule: View the UCAR shuttle schedule in pdf format
  • Agenda: View the agenda in pdf format
  • Announcement: Information about the event and how to apply to the tutorial
  • Meet A Scientist: Information about the scientists and their area of focus.
  • Participants: Participants of the 2022 CESM Tutorial
  • Prerequisites: Please complete the following activities to ensure you are prepared for the tutorial
  • Coursework: View the sciences presentations and the labs exercises.
  • Video recordings: View all the recorded sessions in one YouTube Playlist
    * Note the complete list of tutorial videos can be found on the coursework page