Modelling and Design Optimisation by Sensitivity Analysis and Uncertainty Analysis

2023/2024

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who complete the module:

  • Must be able to understand the background and theory of sensitivity analysis and uncertainty analysis in indoor environmental and energy engineering
  • Must be able to explain how sensitivity analysis and uncertainty analysis are used in design optimization
  • Must have knowledge of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

Skills

Students who complete the module:

  • Must be able to investigate, explain and develop indoor environmental and energy engineering models using sensitivity analysis and uncertainty analysis
  • Must be able to quantify the influence of uncertainty in indoor environmental and energy engineering using Monte Carlo modeling
  • Must be able to apply sensitivity analysis and uncertainty analysis in design optimization

Competences

Students who complete the module:

  • Must be able to choose proper modelling of single zone and multizone buildings and discuss inherent model limitations
  • Must be able to discuss and reflect on the accuracy of indoor environmental and energy engineering models subject to uncertainty

Type of instruction

Lectures, etc. supplemented with project work, workshops, presentation seminars, lab tests.

Extent and expected workload

The module is 5 ECTS which is corresponding to 150 hours of study.

Exam

Exams

Name of examModelling and Design Optimisation by Sensitivity Analysis and Uncertainty Analysis
Type of exam
Written or oral exam
The exam is carried out either separately or in connection with the project exam. Form of examination is determined at the beginning of the semester.
ECTS5
AssessmentPassed/Not Passed
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the module

Danish titleModellering og design optimering ved sensitivitets- og usikkerhedsanalyse
Module codeB-IE-K2-10A
Module typeCourse
Duration1 semester
SemesterSpring
ECTS5
Language of instructionEnglish
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Education ownerMaster of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Indoor Environmental and Energy Engineering)
Study BoardStudy Board of Built Environment
DepartmentDepartment of the Built Environment
FacultyThe Faculty of Engineering and Science