FOMT2.3 Intro Modelling

Contents of the module are in particular individual- or agent-based simulation models (ABM) to describe the variability, behaviour and interactions of autonomous agents, for example of plants, animals, humans and organisms in their respective environment as well as the adaptation to changing conditions, evolutionary change and social learning. Further contents are the investigation of complex socio- ecological systems, basic principles of agent-based modelling, successful models for the investigation of forest ecosystems and the implementation and testing of own models. In addition, the use and application of the NetLogo software platforms for model development, analysis techniques and applications for exploring the dynamics of socio-ecological systems, for example the effects of environmental and management scenarios on forest structure or resource availability or the effectiveness of nature conservation measures on the development of endangered animal populations are further contents of the module.

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