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ENVI5809: Environmental Simulation Modelling

2024 unit information

This unit of study introduces participants to the power of simulation modelling in understanding and predicting behaviour of natural systems. It covers fundamental concepts, logic, and techniques (including sensitivity analysis), and develops skills in application to environmental problems such as catchment management and population dynamics.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Geosciences Academic Operations

Code ENVI5809
Academic unit Geosciences Academic Operations
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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This unit assumes a sound understanding of scientific principles, HSC level Mathematics and understanding of basic statistics

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Understand the conceptual and theoretical basis of simulating environmental systems.
  • LO2. Taking advantage of existing scientific packages and libraries in order to query and analyse complex environmental dataset.
  • LO3. Understand the role of different simulation modelling components and relate these to modelling particular environmental sub-systems.
  • LO4. Understand and carry out exploration and quantification of environmental simulation models.
  • LO5. Reflect on how outcomes of environmental simulation models can inform decision making.

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2a 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2a 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2a 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2a 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2a 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2a 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 2a 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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