📚 Environmental Modeling – Complete Syllabus (8th Semester Geomatics Engineering | IOE | PDF)
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This subject helps you understand the mathematical and simulation-based modeling of natural and environmental processes using tools like HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and remote sensing data.
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📌 Subject Overview
Subject Name: Environmental Modeling
Semester: 8th
Program: B.E. in Geomatics Engineering
Total Hours: 45 (Theory)
Credit Hours: 3
Course Type: Core Subject
Offered by: Institute of Engineering (IOE), Tribhuvan University
🎯 Course Objective
To provide students with a solid understanding of modeling concepts applied to environmental processes and systems. This course builds skills in conceptualizing, constructing, and evaluating environmental models through both theoretical study and practical implementation.
📚 Chapter-wise Breakdown of Environmental Modeling Syllabus
✅ 1. Introduction (2 hours)
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Why model the environment?
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Simplicity vs. complexity
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Nature and purpose of modeling
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Approaches to modeling environmental systems
✅ 2. Typology of Models (5 hours)
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Functional, spatial, physical, mathematical, and temporal models
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Data mining for environmental systems
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Data pre-processing, outlier detection, transformation, visualization
✅ 3. How to Build a Model (5 hours)
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Modeling elements and procedures
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Conceptual models (pictures, hypotheses, assumptions)
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Constructing mathematical and computer models
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Best practices in environmental modeling
✅ 4. Model Evaluation (5 hours)
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Data quality, coupling technologies, modeling issues
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Uncertainty analysis (graphical & quantitative)
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Model verification, calibration, validation
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Sensitivity analysis and methods
✅ 5.1 Hydrological Modeling (10 hours)
Using HEC-HMS / TOPMODEL
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Runoff components, rainfall-runoff relationships
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Hydrograph types, flow routing methods
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Architecture and assumptions of HEC-HMS/TOPMODEL
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Watershed delineation, evapotranspiration, interception modeling
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Basin components and topographic representation
✅ 5.2 Hydrodynamic Flood Modeling (8 hours)
Using HEC-RAS
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Reservoir and channel routing
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Basin yield, flow mass curve, unit hydrograph
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Assumptions and limitations of HEC-RAS
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Physical process simulation using mathematical models
✅ 5.3 Ecological Modeling (10 hours)
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Biomass, productivity (NPP, GPP)
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Leaf Area Index (LAI)
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Ground-based vs. remote sensing methods
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Use of GIS & RS for ecological modeling
🧪 Tutorial & Practical Work
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Model Development:
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Hypothesis testing, conceptual modeling, attaching equations
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Boundary conditions, constructing models in spreadsheets
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Hydrological Modeling:
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Rainfall-runoff modeling using HEC-HMS/TOPMODEL
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Hydrodynamic Modeling:
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Flood simulation using HEC-RAS
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📖 Recommended References
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Environmental Modeling: An Introduction – Jo Smith & Pete Smith (Oxford)
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Environmental Modeling with GIS & RS – Andrew Skidmore (Taylor & Francis)
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GIS, Environmental Modeling, and Engineering – Allan Brimicombe (Taylor & Francis)
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Official Manuals for HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and TOPMODEL
📊 Evaluation Scheme
| S.N. | Chapters Covered | Hours | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chapters 1 & 2 | 7 | 16 |
| 2 | Chapters 3 & 4 | 10 | 16 |
| 3 | Chapter 5.1 (HEC-HMS/TOPMODEL) | 10 | 16 |
| 4 | Chapter 5.2 (HEC-RAS) | 8 | 16 |
| 5 | Chapter 5.3 (Ecological) | 10 | 16 |
| Total | 45 | 80 |
📌 Note: Minor variations in the mark distribution may occur.
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📣 Want complete notes for the entire Environmental Modelling course? Check out other chapters below:
📚 Chapter 1: Introduction to Environmental Modelling – Download PDF
📚 Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Environmental Systems – Download PDF
📚 Chapter 3: Modelling Approaches and Techniques – Download PDF
📚 Chapter 4: Model Evaluation – Download PDF
📚 Chapter 5: Climate and Hydrological Modelling – Download PDF
📚 Chapter 6: Advanced Modelling Applications – Download PDF
📚 Chapter 7: Ecological Modelling– Download PDF
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