BREE 501 — Simulation and Modelling

Philosophical and mathematical principles of computational modelling and simulation: Concepts of verification, parameterization, validation, and sensitivity analysis. Introduction to basic concepts of finite element modelling: Direct stiffness and weighted residual methods. Introduction to software packages for general systems and multiphysics, finite-element-based modeling. Emphasis on biosystems engineering applications, e.g., ecosystem dynamics, material properties, solid and structural mechanics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, electrical and machinery systems.

• Credits: 3
• Faculty: Faculty of Agric Environ Sci
• Department: Bioresource Engineering
• Prerequisite: BREE 252; AEMA 305; or permission of instructor.