The Art of Modelling

Modelling is a crucial part of today’s science. Particularly in agronomy, ecology, soil sciences and environmental sciences, where models are used for assessing sensitivity of systems to disturbances or changes in external factors, and for predictions of future system states. This course provides an introduction to modelling. Modelling concepts will be dealt with in detail, going through the basic steps to be taken.

The main themes of this course are:

Modelling concepts
Model design
Model use
Calibration and validation
Sensitivity and uncertainty
Linearity and complexity
Reporting on model studies

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6-17 May 2019 | 12-23 June 2017 | 18-29 May 2015

OrganiserPE&RC and WIMEK, Wageningen University
FrequencyEvery two years
Group size14-24 participants
Prior knowledgeNo previous postgraduate courses are required. However, it helps if you have basic knowledge of mathematics (in particular basic algebra, vector and matrix algebra, differentiation, integration and differential equations). Participants who want to refresh their mathematics background knowledge can refer to the hand books "Mathematics at work: Volume 1, Vectors and matrices applied (2013)", and "Mathematics at work: Volume 2, Analysis applied (2010)", authored by M. de Gee. Both are available on-line and in the syllabus shop of the Mathematical and Statistical Methods group at Wageningen University.

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