Course Overview
Computer Modelling in Sustainable Resource Management introduces students to the use of computer models in resource management and urban design. Students will practice using a wide range of models related to such topics as population dynamics, fire behaviour, micro climatology, hydrology, growth and yield, and land management. The course will focus on the importance of matching models to appropriate tasks, analysing model assumptions and parameters, determining appropriate data input, and analysing and reporting model results.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- List frequently used models related to various resource management tasks.
- Explain how models can be used as a tool to analyze "what if" scenarios.
- Explain how models can be used as learning and educational tools.
- Describe how models can be used to determine threshold limits for different management strategies.
- Explain how sensitivity analysis can help focus data acquisition and research priorities.
- Analyse model assumptions and parameters.
- Describe the importance of matching model design and results to appropriate tasks and management strategies.
- Assess model data requirements.
- Match spreadsheet, database, or other file format inputs to model requirements.
- Include model results in reports.
Effective as of Fall 2009
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