| Course Code : | 2001WETECM | | Study domain: | Biology | | Semester: | Semester: 2nd semester
| | Contact hours: | 68 | | Credits: | 6 | | Study load (hours): | 168 | | Contract restrictions: | Exam contract not possible
| | Language of instruction : | English
| | Exam period: | exam in the 2nd semester
| | Tutor(s) | Ivan Janssens
Gaby Deckmyn
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1. Prerequisites
At the start of this course the student should have acquired the following competences:
- Competences corresponding the final attainment level of secondary school
An active knowlegde of :Specific prerequisites for this course:
Students have no fear of mathematics or informatics. You don't have to be excellent in these, just confident that you can learn
2. Learning outcomes
After this course, students know the basics of ecological modelling and are capable of working with- and modifying existing models
3. Course contents
During this course students follow the handbook: Ecological Modelling by Smith & Smith. This handbook uses simple exercises to teach students the basis of ecological modelling.
In a second part of this course students learn to apply a model developed by Dr. Deckmyn herself: ANAFORE (=ANAlysis of FORest Ecosystems). Students test the sensitivity of the model to various parameters and test the effect of climate change scenarios on ecosystem functioning.
4. Teaching method
Class contact teaching: LecturesPractice sessionsLaboratory sessions
Personal work: Assignments:Individually
Directed self-study
Facilities for working students
Classroom activities:
- Practica: free to choose the group division
Individual work:
- In group: individual alternative assignment possible
5. Assessment method and criteria
Examination: Practical examination
Continuous assessment: Exercises
Presentation
6. Study material
Required reading
The handbook : 'Environmental modelling' by Smith & Smith is used
Optional reading
The following study material can be studied on a voluntary basis:
none
7. Contact information
ivan.janssens@ua.ac.begaby.deckmyn@ua.ac.be
(+)last update: 07/02/2013 09:18 ivan.janssens
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