Training In collaboration with Cranfield University at Silsoe, 2 courses are provided for Modelmaker particularly aimed at Environmental Modelling and Risk Assessment. One and two-day workshops Modelling has become an essential tool in planning and research to test proposed solutions, evaluate environmental risk and examine the sensitivity of a system to environmental change. Environmental models are now widely accessible and are used routinely in risk assessment for a range of chemicals. Environmental scientists need to understand the basic principles and appreciate the constraints for modelling and evaluating output. 2 training Modules are available:  Module 1 Modelling Environmental Systems  Module 2 Environmental Modelling and Risk Assessment for Chemicals Module 1 (Modelling Environmental Systems) This course is designed to introduce scientists and engineers to environmental modelling and includes hands-on experience of model development and simulation using the ModelMakerTM software package. It is aimed at environmental professionals who are involved in consultancy, research or planning. In just one day you will: Understand the uses of models and the principles of environmental modelling; Be able to develop a conceptual model of an environmental system and represent it in a model diagram; Implement and quantify the conceptual model, calibrate and optimise the model output using ModelMakerTM software; Understand the role of model validation, sensitivity analysis and evaluation. Each participant will have the opportunity to purchase ModelMakerTM with a 30% discount. Module 2 (Environmental Modelling and Risk Assessment for Chemicals) This two-day course is aimed at members of industry and environmental regulators who are involved in assessing the environmental risk of chemicals. The course will demonstrate how models can be used in the risk assessment process and will combine presentations, discussions and hands-on experience. Training will be given in the most commonly used models for assessing exposure, effects and risks including fugacity models, PRZM-3, MACRO, TOXSWA, QSARs and EUSES. At the end of the course you will: Understand the basic modelling principles and the advantages/limitations of different approaches; Have gained a basic knowledge of which model to use and when; Know what to input and where to source inputs; Appreciate the constraints for regulatory modelling and the main issues for interpretation of results. Course Leaders Alistair Boxall (Chemical Fate & Behaviour, SSLRC) Specialist in assessment of predictive modelling, with particular emphasis on the environmental fate of chemicals. Colin Brown (Chemical Evaluation & Management, SSLRC) Specialist in fate modelling, including the development of stochastic approaches for risk assessment purposes. Tim Hess (Institute of Water and Environment) Expert in modelling and developing computer software for hydrological and agrohydrological systems. Robin Matthews (Institute of Water and Environment) Expert in the development and use of models for the optimisation of crop yields. Registration information Cost of the course: Module 1: £350, Module 2: £750, Modules 1+2: £995 Venue: Cranfield University, Silsoe, Bedfordshire MK45 4DT Accommodation is available on campus at the Conference Centre. +44(0)1525.863240 Further details and enrolment from: Loraine Stewart Short Course Administrator, Cranfield University, Silsoe, Bedfordshire MK45 4DT Tel: +44(0)1525 863069, Fax: +44(0)1525 863399, Email: l.stewart@cranfield.ac.uk
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