Study program:

Academic level and semester:

Bachelor, 3^rd / 7^th semester

ECTS credits/workload per semester:

6 / 150

Contact hours per week/contact hours per semester:

3 / 35

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Content:

Students learn methods, criteria, and data sources for modeling ecological processes at the species, community, and ecosystem levels. They gain knowledge of techniques for visualizing and linking these processes and analyzing them using scenario-based approaches.

Under guidance, students quantify and mathematically model ecological processes, assess data quality, and critically evaluate results. They compare alternative scenarios and derive tactical and strategic conclusions.

Students independently study ecological principles through literature, organize and structure group work within set timelines, and present results via presentations, posters, and written reports. They also engage in constructive self- and peer-assessment.

Content:
Students explore the spatial-temporal dynamics of organisms, populations, communities, and ecosystems in aquatic and terrestrial habitats using computational models. Analyses consider alternative land-use, restoration, and climate change scenarios. Case studies are provided and may be individually selected according to interest.

Textbooks:

Grimm, V., Railsback, S. (2005): Individual-based modeling and ecology, Princeton Univ Pr.Jopp, F., Reuter, H., Breckling, B. (2011): Modelling complex ecological dynamics – An introduction into ecological modelling for students, teachers & scientists, xvii, 397 Seiten

Basics in either Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning or Landscape Planning

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