Systems Ecology: Principles and Modelling

• 701-1420-00L Systems Ecology: Systems Ecology: Principles and Modelling

Frühjahrssemester 2012 – (jährlich wiederkehrende Veranstaltung)

Dozierende

A. Fischlin, H. Lischke

Lernziel

Introduction to the modeling and simulation of complex environmental systems from ecology, biology, agronomy, and forestry.

Inhalt

Fundamentals, concepts, and methods of systems ecology, covering population systems as well as ecosystems.

In a first part principles and approaches are taught by discussing in detail three case studies. The case studies allow students to familiarize themselves with some of the more important techniques such as systems analysis, modeling, system and parameter identification, stability analysis, and model evaluation.

In the second part of the course students get a comprehensive overview over the diverse modeling approaches (dynamic, linear, non-linear, deterministic, and stochastic systems). The techniques of structured mathematical modeling, simulation, equilibrium and stability analysis, numerical simulation, model validation, and interpretation of model results.

In the last third part case studies from latest research are presented, such as impacts of climate change on forest ecosystems, host-pathogen-vector systems, or population dynamics of pests.

For further details please visit the course portal: http://www.sysecol.ethz.ch/education/course-portal/VSysEcol