| 1 | Formulate deterministic and stochastic models describing biotic and abiotic relationships. |
| 2 | Apply a systems approach to conceptualizing biological and abiotic systems. |
| 3 | Translate systems conceptualizations into a mathematical description of the systems. |
| 4 | Apply procedures for solving the resulting mathematical systems. |
| 5 | Analyze the resulting system response. |
| 6 | Apply methods for model calibration, validation and evaluation |
| 7 | Work in a team context to design, implement and evaluate a model in a group setting |