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Environmental Systems Analysis (2025/2026: Period 3)
Course aim
- to understand the effects of (spatial) processes on ecosystem structure and dynamics;
- to be able to model (spatial) processes in ecosystems and other environmental systems;
- to critically evaluate those (spatial) models.
Course content
The course consists of the following parts:
- MATLAB self study;
- Numerical solution of partial differential equations;
- Statistical models;
- Cellular automata;
- Individual-based modelling;
- Final assignment.
Instructional formats
Explanation
Computer practicals, Lectures
LecturesExamination
Final result
Required | Weight 1% | ECTS 7.5
The final mark will be based on the average of the assignment and the exam.
Entry requirements and preknowledge
Entry Requirements
No data about mandatory entry requirements is available.
Preknowledge
For students from other programmes: mathematics and modelling, level 1; e.g. Wiskunde & Systeemanalyse (GEO1-2202). In case of doubt, please contact the coordinator before enrolment in Osiris.
Languages
- English
Course Iterations
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Exams
There is no timetable available of the exams
Required Materials
-
STUDIEWIJZERCourse reader
Recommended Materials
No information available on the recommended literature
Coördinator
| dr. A. Staal | a.staal@uu.nl |
Lecturers
Enrolment
Enrollment
From Monday 3 November 2025 up to and including Friday 21 November 2025
Late enrollment
From Monday 19 January 2026 up to and including Tuesday 20 January 2026
Enrollment closed
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