Modul: Modeling of Agroecosystems (4905-460)

Personen:

• Prof. Dr. Georg Cadisch (verantwortlich)
• Dr. Thomas Hilger (begleitend)
• Dr. Carsten Marohn (begleitend)
• Dr. Sergey Blagodatskiy (begleitend)

Studiengang:

• Nachwachsende Rohstoffe und Bioenergie (Studienbeginn WS 2018/19) (Master, PO vom 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, Wahlpflicht
• Nachwachsende Rohstoffe und Bioenergie (Studienbeginn SS 2019) (Master, PO vom 01.04.2019)
  2. Semester, Wahl
• Nachwachsende Rohstoffe und Bioenergie (ab Studienbeginn WS 19/20) (Master, PO vom 01.10.2019)
  2. Semester, Wahl

Bezug zu anderen Modulen:

The module provides basic knowledge on ecophysiology of tropical crops as well as modelling of agro-ecosystems. It is linked to the modules M4905-440 (Ressourcenschutz und Landrehabilitierung) and M4905-410 (Weltwirtschaftspflanzen und Weidewirtschaft in den Tropen und Subtropen).

Teilnahme­vorraussetzungen:

Completed bachelor degree in agricultural sciences or related study programs. Basic knowledge in botany and plant physiology are very welcome.

Sprache:

englisch

ECTS:

6 credits

Angebotshäufigkeit:

jedes SS

Dauer des Moduls:

1 Semester

Studienleistung:

Data collection (20%), development of crop model in groups (60%) and model präsentation (20%)

Modulprüfung:

written (50%) and oral (50%)

Prüfungsleistung:

Self-developed model (Stella file) Model presentation, discussion und defence

Prüfungsdauer:

60 Minuten

Arbeitsaufwand:

56 h presence + 104 h preparation at home + exam = 160 h workload

Fachkompetenzen:

Based on the practical experiments and lectures in module 4905-461 and M4905-462 as well as on literature research and own knowledge, students will develop a conceptual plant growth model. Working with an intuitive software (Stella) will enable the students to draw material stocks and flows associated with photosynthesis, respiration and assimilate allocation. Building on the practical module part, the model simulations will be assessed regarding orders of magnitude and dynamics.

Schlüsselkompetenzen:

Students will get an insight in and practice systems thinking, considering feedbacks, competition for resources, tipping points and other mechanisms relevant in ecology and crop ecophysiology. Models will be developed by individuals or groups based on their suggestions, so that existing knowledge and preferences are integrated. Group work, critical discussion of mind models, and output-oriented planning of the model project will be practiced in this module.

Anmerkungen:

Within the frame of of this module, participating students develop a simple crop growth model. In the oral exam, students present and discuss their model approach with the lecturers.
The contents of all lectures and practical lessons is available in Ilias under < M4905-460>. Access is possible after request.

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