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| PHYS3009-3 | Exchange Models in biosystems
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| Duration : | 24h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Marc Aubinet |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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Course contents :
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| Implementation of simple models of exchanges in biosystems : Verhulst model, Volterra model, crop growth models, interactions between cattle and vegetation. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| - Establish equations describing exchanges in biosystems : identify parameters, independent and dependent variables;
- Build, with numerical techniques (Euler, Ruinge Kutta), a simple exchange model and analyse its solution;
- Realise sensitivity analysis of the model as well as calibration and validation. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| - Knowledge of Excel
- Mathematical course (algebraic and differential equations) |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Practical works on PC |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Power Point presentation |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Model conception on PC |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Prof. AUBINET Marc
Bât. GE Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech
Passage des Déportés 2
5030 Gembloux
+32 81 622488
Marc.Aubinet@ulg.ac.be |
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| Items online : |
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| Lecture notes |
| Cf. eCampus |
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