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BI5802: ECOLOGICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:37


Course Overview

· Introduction to techniques used in environmental and ecological modelling.

· Main course materials in two parts; model development and model evaluation.

· Hands on practice in model development and evaluation in two 4 hour computer classes.

·         Guest lectures from people using modelling in research in a range of different areas in biology.

·         Course assessment is based on the write up of the two practical sessions and a final course essay on a modelling topic selected by each student.

·         The course provides students with the key skills required for environmental and ecological modelling.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Professor Jo Smith

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • One of MRes Ecology & Environmental Sustainability (Studied) or MRes Environmental Science (Studied) or MSc Ecology & Environmental Sustainability (Studied) or MSc Forestry (Taught) (Studied) or MSc Soil Science (Studied) or MSc Environmental Science (Studied) or MSci Biological Sciences (Studied)
  • Either Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied) or MSci Biological Sciences (Studied)
  • Either Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied) or BI4015 Grant Proposal (Passed)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Aims: The course aims to develop confidence, competence and ability in modelling Ecological and Environmental topics starting with a discussion of background issues required for modelling. Skills in modelling are developed through a combination of lectures, computer classes and practical exercises. A strong focus on the purpose of modelling is introduced through examples and discussion of how models are used to direct public policy and advice.

Associated Costs

None

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Continuous assessment from write-up of 2 computer assignments and 2 practical exercises

Resit: Retake following year

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

Comments provided on assessed assignments.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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