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BSEN30530

Academic Year 2025/2026

Numerical Methods for Agricult (BSEN30530)

Subject:
Biosystems Engineering
College:
Engineering & Architecture
School:
Biosystems & Food Engineering
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Dimitrios Argyropoulos
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

To solve many agricultural technical problems they need to be modelled mathematically. These mathematical models can then be solved sometimes analytically but more often numerical solutions are required. In this module students will learn how to apply numerical methods to solving a range of such problems. This module focuses on agricultural process engineering with an emphasis on the systems, units and components of state-of-the art machinery utilized across the agriculture and food sectors. The module covers fluid-flow measurements, fans, heat transfer and air-vapour mixtures. During a series of modelling exercises the module will also introduce students to model-based investigation of unit operations where they will simulate a number of agricultural processes using pragmatic and numerical approaches.

This module will take place over a 7-week period and the final examination will be during the March break.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should have acquired:
• knowledge and understanding of a range of numerical techniques;
• knowledge and understanding of the defects of numerical techniques especially stability and accuracy issues;
• skills and competency in numerically solving a range of problems;
• some insights into simulation techniques.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

14
Project Supervision

3
Specified Learning Activities

48
Autonomous Student Learning

42
Online Learning

7
Total

114

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
To get the maximum out of this module a student should attend all lectures and take appropriate notes.

Students are expected to do the assignments, which are assessed.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

MATH10230 and MATH10240 or equivalent. Also, knowledge of a programming language such as Pyton or Mathlab is necessary.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
EEEN30150 - Modelling and Simulation


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): End of 7-week trimester examination in March break Week 7 Graded No
70
 No
Practical Skills Assessment: A number of practical assignments are carried out throughout the trimester. Week 2, Week 4, Week 6 Graded No
30
 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Dimitrios Argyropoulos Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Ana Herrero Langreo Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Joseph Niwagaba Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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