At the end of this course, the students; 1) Gain an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 2) Gain an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data 3) Gain an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic 4) Gain an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams 5) Gain an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems 6) Gain an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
Simulation method. Using simulation in forecasting, decision making and policy making. Data fitting and generating random variates. Simulation languages. Simulation modeling, output analysis. Some applications of manufacturing and service systems.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Simulation, system, model, types of simulation
2nd Week
Advantage and disadvantage of simulation, its application areas, Monte Carlo simulation
3rd Week
Discrete event simulation
4th Week
Modelling with SIMAN
5th Week
Modelling with SIMAN
6th Week
Modelling with SIMAN
7th Week
A review of statistics for input and output analysis
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Input distribution selection
10th Week
Random number and variate generation and their generators
11th Week
Random variate generators
12th Week
Validation and verification
13th Week
Validation and verification
14th Week
Output analysis
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Law, A.M., Kelton, W.D., Simulation Modelling and Analysis Pegden, C.D., Shannon, R.E., and Sadowski, R.P. Introduction to Simulation Using SIMAN (2nd ed.),1995