751-5102-00L  Biogeochemical Modeling of Agroecosystems

SemesterSpring Semester 2020
LecturersJ. Six
Periodicityyearly recurring course
CourseDoes not take place this semester.
Language of instructionEnglish


AbstractThis class provides an introduction to biogeochemical modeling in the context of agricultural systems. It covers the general background and principles of modeling agricultural biogeochemistry (e.g., plant growth and development, soil C and N dynamics and soil greenhouse gas emissions).
ObjectiveThe aim of the class is to increase students' awareness of how important biogeochemical models are in environmental and ecological assessments of various agroecosystems. The focus is on the understanding of the DayCent model and its site level application, including model calibration, evaluation, and sensitivity/uncertainty analysis.
ContentThe class consists of lectures and modeling exercises and covers both the theoretical background and practical application of the DayCent model to agroecosystems.
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Prerequisites / NoticeStudents signing up for this course should have a strong interest in data analysis and modeling of agroecosystem processes. Please note that the assignments will each require approximately 60 minutes preparation time.