Learning outcomes:
At the end of the course student should be able to:
Course Content
Concepts and principles of modelling – model systems, modelling process, qualitative model formulation, quantitative model formulation, simulation models, numerical techniques, parameter estimation, model validation, model analysis, stochastic models, and ecosystem model applications for management. Application of complex models to solve real-world problems in the domain of ecosystem sciences and management.
Required Readings
Canham C. D., Cole J. J., &. Lauenroth W. K., 2003. Models in Ecosystem Science Princeton University Press 456 pp
Haefner J.W. 1996. Modelling Biological Systems: Principles and Application. International Thomson, New York USA, 473 pp.
Recommended Readings
Hobbs R. J., Suding K. 2008. New Models for Ecosystem Dynamics and Restoration. Island
Press 366 pp.
Deaton M. L. and Winebrake J. J., 2000. Dynamic Modeling of Environmental Systems.
New York: Springer 178 pp
Daniel B. Botkin and Edward A. Keller. 1995. Environmental Science: Earth as a Living
Planet. USA: Wiley. John Aber and Jerry Melillo. 2001. Terrestrial Ecosystems. 2nd
Edition. USA: Academic Press. 200 pp