Nutrient Delivery Ratio & Sediment Delivery Ratio model theory

2.5 hour lecture

In Week 1,  we’ll dive into the theory of the SDR & NDR models, learn about the calibration and validation methods, and discuss policy decisions. We will have a guest lecturer that discusses the links between GTAP & InVEST at global and local spatial scales. We will kick off our 3-week long ‘real life’ team project with the application of both models using data provided by our team during the lab hour.

1 hour lecture & 1.5 hour lab

2.5 hour lecture

In Week 2, the lecture portion will include a discussion about scenarios, valuation, and synthesizing and communicating results to highlight trade offs–all linked to a case study. During the lab hour, we will share and discuss various methods and data sources to link a social or economic valuation of ecosystem services related to water quality results from SDR and NDR, such as avoided costs from sedimentation and water treatment, or recreation and fisheries values.

2.5 hour lab