Practicals for the CLEWS-Master module Ecosystem Dynamics and Biodiversity
Ecology & Macrecology group, University of Potsdam
The Master module “Ecosystem dynamics and biodiversity” is an elective module within the Master programme “Climate, Earth, Water, Sustainability (CLEWS)” at the University of Potsdam. It typically runs in the summer term.
- Module coordinator: Prof. Dr. Damaris Zurell
This site provides the accompanying R practicals for the module. Topics include:
- Species distribution modelling: niche concept, general modelling cycle, advanced algorithms, ensemble modelling
- Spatially explicit population modelling: modelling dispersal and demography, assessing reintroduction success and population viability under global change - based on RangeShiftR
- Mechanistic ecosystem modelling: simulating ecosystem structure and function, assessing the role of large carnivores and the effect of land use change - based on MadingleyR
Prerequisites for the module are: basic knowledge of statistics, basic knowledge in geographic information systems, basic understanding of R. If you don’t feel comfortable with R yet, you should work through the R preparatory course first.