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Study programmes 2009-2010Last update : 28/06/2010
PHYS3009-1  Exchange Models in biosystems
Duration :  16h Th, 8h Pr
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in Agricultural Bioengineering, Professional Focus, 1st yearPremier quadrimestre2
Master in Chemistry and Bio-industries, Professional Focus, 2nd yearPremier quadrimestre2
Master in Environmental Bioengineering, Professional Focus, 1st yearPremier quadrimestre2
Master in Forests and Natural Areas, Professional Focus, 1st yearPremier quadrimestre2
Holder(s) :  Marc Aubinet
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  Model typology. Model construction : objectives, spatio temporal scales, hypothèses, construction of the equation system.
Model realisation : algorithm construction, sensitivity analysis, calibration, valdiation.
Examples : Verhulst model, Prey - predator model, Farquar model.
Course objective :  Conceive models based on basic laws that describe mass or energy exchanges in biosystems.
After completing the course the student is expected to
- Conceive the structure of numerical model based on fundamental laws and describing biosystem exchanges.
-Perform model sensitivity analysis and apply calibration and validation procedure.
-Interpret model solution.
Prerequisites :  -- PH103 - Environmental physics
-- SI204 - Computer science and algorithmic
Organization :  Lectures : 16h
Practical Works : 8h
Assessment :  Oral examination (100%)
Contacts :  AUBINET Marc (Professeur Ordinaire)

Bât. GE Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech
Passage des Déportés 2
5030 Gembloux

+32 81 622488
Marc.Aubinet@ulg.ac.be


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