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Modeling Human-Environment Systems 1
Modellierung von Mensch-Umwelt-Systemen I
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Abstract
The course “Modeling Human-Environment Systems” provides the basic knowledge for understanding the main anthropogenic energy and material flows. It comprises (i) systemic analysis of the key problems within the anthroposphere; (ii) mathematic modeling; and (iii) assessment. In addition, the course also teaches concepts and models for integrating natural and social science models.
Objective
The course “Modeling Human-Environment Systems” provides the basic knowledge for understanding the main anthropogenic energy and material flows. It comprises (i) systemic analysis of the key problems within the anthroposphere; (ii) mathematic modeling; and (iii) assessment. In addition, the course also teaches concepts and models for integrating natural and social science models. The main methods taught and applied during this course are: a) Material Flow Analysis (including the ecological assessment of material flows with LCA) b) Mathematical modelling of material flows (incl. application of the computer software SIMBOX) c) Structural Agent Analysis
Content
The structure of the course is as follows: • Quantification of anthropogenic material and element flows and identification of problem areas in the anthroposphere • Mathematic modeling of anthropogenic material and element flows based on "Systemanalyse" • Introduction into concepts for integrating material flow models with approaches from social sciences
Resources
Lecture Notes
Will be delivered by the lecturers
Literature
Baccini, P., & Bader, H.-P. (1996). Regionaler Stoffhaushalt, Erfassung, Bewertung und Steuerung, Heidelberg: Spektrum Akademischer Verlag. Brunner, P. H., & Rechberger, H. (2004). Practical handbook of material flow analysis, New York: Lewis Publishers.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 60 minutes
- Aids
- None
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Modellierung von Mensch-Umwelt-Systemen I |
|
2 h weekly |