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Fall 2018
Mar 28, 2024
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EAPS 52900 - Modeling Ecosystems And Biogeochemical Cycles
Credit Hours: 3.00. Process-based models are powerful tools for studying ecosystem dynamics and geochemical cycles in Earth System Sciences. In this course, we will explore how various components of ecosystems can be modeled following principles of biology, physics, and chemistry. We will also examine techniques for using modeling to study: 1) responses of the structure and functioning of ecosystems to changing climate, atmospheric composition, environmental conditions, and human activities; and 2) exchanges of major greenhouse gases (e.g., CO2, CH4, and N2O) between the atmosphere and the biosphere. During the course, we will go through the whole cycle of system modeling approach including model conceptualization, formulation, parameterization, sensitivity and uncertainty analysis, verification, and application. Typically offered Fall.
3.000 Credit hours

Syllabus Available
Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional
Schedule Types: Lecture

Offered By: College of Science
Department: Dept Erth Atmos & Planetry Sci

Course Attributes:
Upper Division

May be offered at any of the following campuses:     
      West Lafayette

Learning Outcomes: 1. Learn the whole cycle of system modeling approach including model conceptualization, formulation, parameterization, sensitivity and uncertainty analysis, verification, and application. 2. Learn how to model the key element cycles (e.g., C and N) between the atmosphere and terrestrial biosphere.


Restrictions:
May not be enrolled as the following Classifications:     
      Sophomore: 45 - 59 hours
      Sophomore: 30 - 44 hours
      Freshman: 0 - 14 hours
      Freshman: 15 - 29 hours

Prerequisites:
GR-EAPS 52900 Requisites

General Requirements:

Student Attribute: GR
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: MA 26500
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently.
and
Course or Test: MA 26600
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: MA 26200
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
Course or Test: BIOL 11000
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: BIOL 12100
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
Course or Test: CS 15800
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: CS 15900
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently. )


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