COM 426: SIMULATION AND MODELLING

1.0 COURSE PURPOSE

The course introduces the students to simulation and modeling as the technique of solving problems by the
observation of the performance, over the time, of a dynamic model of the system.

2.0 Course Outline

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and - Why Simulate?
Simulation - When to Simulate?  Analytical
- Types of Simulation skills
+Stochastic Simulation
 Problem
+Deterministic Simulation
solving skills
+Static Simulation
+Dynamic Simulation
+Discrete Simulation
+Continuous Simulation

2 - Types of Models - Analytical

+Physical Models or Mathematical Models skills
+Static Modeling and Dynamic Modeling
- Problem
+Numerical and Analytical
solving
+System Simulation
skills
- Steps in simulation study
- Phases in Simulation Study
- Advantages of Simulation
- Disadvantages of Simulation
- Areas of Applications
3 History and - History - Analytical
Simulation So - Visual Interactive Simulation as a feature of moder skills
ftware n simulation software
- Creative
- Some Simulation Software
Skills
+Spreadsheets
+Programming Languages
+Dedicated Simulation Software Packages

4 - Basic Principles in the Simulation - Analytical

- Modeling the progress of time using
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 +Time slicing Method skills
+Discrete event Simulation.
- Problem
solving
- Modeling Variability skills
+Modeling unpredictable variability
+Random numbers
- Modeling variability that are related to time
- Sampling from standard statistical distributions
- Computer generated random numbers
- Outline of some common statistical distributions
5 Random - Random Number Generation - Analytical
Number - Pseudo Random Numbers skills
- Techniques for Generating Random Number
- Creative
- Test for Random Numbers
Skills
- Chi-Square Test
- Gap Test
- Generating discrete distributions
- Inversion, Rejection and Composition

6 - Sit in CAT 1 - Presentation

Skills
7 Queuing - Simulation of Queuing Systems - Analytical
System - State Variables skills
- Discrete Event Simulation Computation
- Creative
- Applications of Queuing Theory
Skills
- Characteristics of queuing systems
- System Configuration
8 The - The Key Modeling Processes in Simulation Studies - Analytical
Simulation - Conceptual modeling skills
Process and - Modeling and Simulation is not a linear process
- Creative
Project - Simulation Project Time Scales
Skills
- The Simulation Project Team
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9 Conceptual - Defining a Conceptual Model - Analytical
Modeling - Requirements of the Conceptual Model skills
- Conceptual Model Report
- Problem
- Activity cycle diagram
solving
- A Framework for Conceptual Modeling skills
- The role of data in conceptual modeling
- Methods of Model Simplification
- Black box modeling

10 Data Issues - Data Requirements - Analytical

and Model - Obtaining Data
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 Coding - Data accuracy skills
- Data format
- Problem
- Representing Unpredictable Variability solving
- Selecting Statistical Distributions skills
- Model Coding
- Structuring the Model (algorithm design)
11 - CAT 2 - Presentation
Skills
12 Experiments - The Nature of Simulation Models and Simulation - Analytical
and Output skills
Implementati - Issues in Obtaining Accurate Simulation Results
- Problem
on - Searching the solution space
solving
- Implementation skills
- Implementation and Simulation Project Success
13 Analysis of - Estimation Methods - Analytical
Simulation - Simulation Run Statistics skills
Output - Simulation Run Statistics
- Creative
- Replications of Runs
Skills
- Elimination of Initial Bias
14 - Revision -

15 - EXAM - Presentati
on Skills
- EXAM - Presentati
on Skills

3.0 Prerequisite: N/A

4.0 Expected Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course the learner should be able:

a) To analyze computer and communication systems through case studies.

b) To demonstrate understanding of system modeling through the competent use of computer
simulation methods in mathematical modeling techniques.
c) Describe the simulation and modeling process.

5.0 Mode of Delivery

The course will be conducted using lectures, case studies, and group presentations.

6.0. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

Audio-visuals devices, computers/internet services, journals, newspapers, chalk/pens and white boards, flip
charts and learning centers and a Computer installed with a simulator program

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7.0 COURSE ASSESSMENT

Continuous Assessments Tests 30%

Final Examination 70%

Total 100%

8.0 COURSE TEXTBOOK AND JOURNAL

i. Birta, Louis G., Arbez, Gilbert : Modelling and Simulation Exploring Dynamic System Behaviour;
Springer, 2007.
ii. Law and Kelton: Simulation Modeling and Analysis; 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill, 1991.

9.0 RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS AND JOURNAL

i. Modeling and Simulation: The Computer Science of Illusion
ii. Raczynski , S.: Modelling and Simulation: The Computer Science of Illusion; John Wiley, 2006.

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