BREE 501. Simulation and Modelling.
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BREE 501
Simulation and Modelling.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Bioresource Engineering (Faculty of Agric Environ Sci)
Terms Offered: Winter 2026
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Description
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.
- Prerequisite: BREE 252; AEMA 305; or permission of instructor.
- Restrictions: U3 students and above
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