Modelling and Design Optimisation by Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis
2025/2026
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 sustainable building design and operation
- Must be able to explain how sensitivity analysis and uncertainty analysis are used in design optimization and operation
- Must have knowledge of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Skills
Students who complete the module:
- Must be able to investigate, explain and develop engineering models within sustainable building design and operation using sensitivity analysis and uncertainty analysis
- Must be able to quantify the influence of uncertainty in sustainable building design and operation using Monte Carlo modelling
- Must be able to apply sensitivity analysis and uncertainty analysis in design and operation optimization
Competences
Students who complete the module:
- Must be able to choose proper modelling of a given problem in sustainable building design and operation and discuss inherent model limitations
- Must be able to discuss and reflect on the accuracy of sustainable building design and operation engineering models subjected 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 exam | Modelling and Design Optimisation by Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis |
| Type of exam | Written or oral exam |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | See the relevant semester description/course description in Moodle. |
| Assessment | Passed/Not Passed |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Modellering og designoptimering ved følsomheds- og usikkerhedsanalyse |
| Module code | B-BB-K2-3 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Copenhagen |
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Organisation
| Education owner | Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Sustainable Building Processes) |
| Study Board | Study Board of Built Environment |
| Department | Department of the Built Environment |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Engineering and Science |
