Introduction to ecological modelling
10/11 – 14/11
@ Estonian University of Life Sciences, Kreutzwaldi 5, Tartu (room 0A5)
Credits: 2 ECTS
- Lectures and Practical work with the full group – 16 hours
- Independent work – 36 hours
The intensive course is open to 20 doctoral researchers and their supervisors in natural and agricultural sciences.
Course contains:
- Introduction to dynamic systems and dynamic modelling in Ecology
- Building ecological models
- Refining ecological models
- Case studies, advanced models and specific modelling approaches
Pre-required knowledge:
- Basic statistics (e.g. mean, variance, normality).
- Basic R knowledge is required, but you will learn R 'on the fly'.
Learning objectives
You will work with our university PCs in the computer classroom, so your own laptop is not required.
Facilitators
Register yourself HERE. The registration is open until November 5, 2025 or until places are filled.
In case of questions, please turn to Alo Laas, alo.Laas@emu.ee.
Estonian Doctoral School for Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
