Exploring the Water-Food Nexus via Modeling Approaches
| Lecturer (assistant) |
Ye Tuo [L]
|
|---|---|
| Number | 0000002930 |
| Type | lecture with integrated exercises |
| Duration | 2 SWS |
| Term | Summer semester 2026 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Position within curricula | See TUMonline |
| Dates | See TUMonline |
Admission information
Description
• Advanced modeling skill with SWAT/SWAT+;
• Knowledge of water-food nexus modeling processes of multiple advanced modules (crop yield, land management and water management) in SWAT/SWAT+;
• Application of SWAT/SWAT+ model for land management and water management modeling practices;
• Evaluation of the impacts of management scenarios on water and crop yield;
• Development of the case study;
• Presenting a case study.
• Knowledge of water-food nexus modeling processes of multiple advanced modules (crop yield, land management and water management) in SWAT/SWAT+;
• Application of SWAT/SWAT+ model for land management and water management modeling practices;
• Evaluation of the impacts of management scenarios on water and crop yield;
• Development of the case study;
• Presenting a case study.
Prerequisites
• Basics of programming in Python.
• Basics of GIS.
• Adequate knowledge of hydrology and hydrological modelling (relevant course records).
• Adequate knowledge of SWAT/SWAT+ model (relevant course records).
• Knowledge of Remote Sensing is an asset.
• Basics of GIS.
• Adequate knowledge of hydrology and hydrological modelling (relevant course records).
• Adequate knowledge of SWAT/SWAT+ model (relevant course records).
• Knowledge of Remote Sensing is an asset.
Teaching and learning methods
The module will be organized in an interactive manner as a lecture with integrated computational hand-on exercises. The lectures’ contents are presented by the lecturer using the digital slides and programming tutorials. During the exercises, the students independently solve practical examples and learn modeling skills. The students work in groups (max 3 persons per group) on one assignment, which tests the achievement of the study goals and competences based on more extensive case studies. A report by each group is required to be presented at the end.