Quantitative Environmental Modelling

Environmental problems are highly complex and challenging to analyse and are often addressed through modelling. Being skilled at environmental modelling is a core professional requirement for an Environmental Engineer. This subject focuses on environmental modelling methodology including the steps of model conceptualisation, model construction, model evaluation and model application using a range of energy, water and waste models. The subject complements ENEN90032 Environmental Analysis Tools and ENEN90028 Monitoring Environmental Impacts which provide other core environmental engineering skills. It provides modelling skills for a wide range of discipline based subjects such as ENEN90006 Solid Wastes, ENEN90034 Environmental Applied Hydrology and ENEN90027 Energy for Sustainable Development. The subject is of particular relevance to all Environmental Engineers but is also of relevance to a range of engineering and environmental analysis disciplines that require advanced modelling skills.

• 1Select an appropriate approach to quantitative modelling of problems, given existing knowledge and data
• 2Develop a conceptual model designed to investigate and solve engineering problems
• 3Apply, calibrate and evaluate a quantitative model of the problem using generic modelling software in a numerical programming environment
• 4Apply models to investigate problems and synthesise recommendations based on the modelling
• 5Write and present engineering reports of modelling studies.