Mathematical modelling and computer simulations are widespread instruments for analysis or decision-making. Today's simulation tools make it easy to set up and simulate domain specific models. Yet, many researchers interested in domain specific applications are not systems scientists, and have the feeling that they could gain more from their models if they had enhanced skills in this area.
The aim of this course is to update and reinforce your (dynamic) modelling and simulation skills. Theoretical background will be provided, but the emphasis will be on practical applicability. The methodological part of the course is of general nature, the applications are in the area of bio-systems, ecosystems and crop modelling at various levels of aggregation. Supportive computer exercises and assignments are part of the course. Different software tools are used to help understand the modelling process, but programming aspects are hardly dealt with.
The course is meant for people working on their PhD who are involved in developing and / or using models and wish to strengthen their skills in modelling techniques and analysing model behaviour. The course is also open to staff members or other scientists.
| Target group: | PhD students (also open to staff members or other scientists) |
| Group size: | 30 Max. |
| Course duration: | 2 weeks |
| Language: | English |
| Number of credits: | 3 ECTS credits (when fully attended and assignments completed successfully) |
| Organizers | The C.T. de Wit Graduate School Production Ecology and Resource Conservation, Wageningen University (PE&RC) |
| Location: | to be determined |
Prerequisites
To participate basic knowledge is required of matrix/vector concepts and differential equations. An example of the required level is “Mathematics at Work, Volume 1 and 2”, by M. de Gee, September 2003, Chair of Mathematics, Wageningen University (Dutch version: Wiskunde in Werking, Deel 1 en 2, Epsilon-Uitgaven deel 48 en 49, available at the WUR Shop, FORUM, Droevendaalsesteeg 2, Building no. 102, Wageningen University).
Week 1
Monday 23 August
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· Word of Welcome (Van Straten) |
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· Introduction FST (Leffelaar) |
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· Practical FST (Leffelaar) |
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· Introduction and practical MATLAB (van Ooteghem) |
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· Introduction and practical SIMULINK (Van Straten) |
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· Dinner and participant introduction |
Tuesday 24 August
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· Modelling by first principles (Leffelaar) |
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· Practical FST (Leffelaar) |
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· Concepts and terminology (Van Straten) |
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· Practical MATLAB/SIMULINK (Van Straten) |
Wednesday 25 August
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· Self-activity/assignments on location with remote supervisor support |
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· Plenary discussion and questions on assignments |
Thursday 26 August
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· Simulation (Van Straten) |
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· Practical MATLAB/SIMULINK(Van Straten) |
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· Partial Differential Equations (Leffelaar) |
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· Practical FST (Leffelaar) |
Friday 27 August
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· Self-activity/assignments on location with remote supervisor support |
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· Plenary discussion and questions on assignments |
Week 2
Monday 30 August
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· Systems dynamics (Van Straten) |
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· Practical MATLAB/SIMULINK (Van Straten) |
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· Sensitivity and uncertainty (Keesman) |
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· Practical MATLAB (Keesman) |
Tuesday 31 August
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· Self-activity/assignments on location with remote supervisor support |
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· Plenary discussion and questions on assignments |
Wednesday 1 September
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· Sensitivity and other topics (Van Straten) |
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· Practical MATLAB/SIMULINK (Van Straten) |
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· Model calibration (Van Straten) |
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· Practical MATLAB (Van Straten) |
Thursday 2 September
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· Aspects of upscaling (Leffelaar) |
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· Self-activity/assignments on location with remote supervisor support |
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· Plenary discussion and questions on assignments |
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· Course Dinner |
Friday 3 September
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· Preparation of a Power-point presentation by each participant on potential application of course material in own research |
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· Power-Point presentation of participants and discussions |
COURSE FEE (Note the fees can still be adjusted)
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PE&RC / SENSE PhD students with an approved Education Plan (TSP) |
€ 600.- |
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All other PhD's and WU members |
€ 1000.- |
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All other participants |
€ 1500.- |
· Fee covers course material, coffee/tea, lunches & 2 dinners
· Cost for B&B is approximately € 80, - per night extra.
Please send an email to: pe-office@wur.nl providing the following information:
your name:
your email-address:
name of the course you want to participate in
status: PhD student // post-doc // else:
name of your graduate school:
if you are a member of PE&RC whether you have an approved education plan (TSP): yes // no
name and address of research group (if applicable internal bode number):
name of department/Science Group
the address to which we can send the invoice for the course fee, and your financial project number.
For the lunch/diners please indicate if you have any dietary requirements.
Full registration only occurs once you have provided us with the requested information as stated above. Afterwards you will receive an official registration confirmation by one of the course organizers.
Further information please contact:
Dr. C. Van de Vijver
Tel: + 31 (0)317-485116
Email: Claudius.vandevijver@wur.nl