Simulation Modeling of Engineering Systems

Catalog description

This introductory course is applied simulation taught at the graduate level. It is also a system analysis course. Students learn how to analyze systems and how to represent them in the simulation model. Students are expected to bring topics and problems to class and to contribute in significant discussion about the material. This is a hands-on course. Students are taught simulation theory through practice in developing more and more complex models. The course includes a range of simulation styles including: basic manual simulation (rolling dice, random number tables); simple automated simulation (use of general purpose software like BASIC, spreadsheets, macros); traditional simulation (coded programs with tabular results); real time monitoring (graphic displays during simulation); and state-of-the-art object oriented software (including two and three dimensional animation). No prior knowledge of simulation is required, nor is any computer programming experience. Basic familiarity with computing in general is needed (files, folders, basic editing operations, etc.), but nothing advanced. A fundamental understanding of probability and statistics is needed. Components: Class Prereqs/Coreqs: P: ENGRG 6050 or a calculus-based statistics course or consent of instructor. Typically Offered: Spring - Summer