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IE381/3081 - Modeling and Discrete Simulation
2015-2016 Fall
Topics
Modeling and Simulation; General Principles and Concepts in Discrete-Event Simulation; Mathematical and Statistical Models in Simulation; Queueing
Models; Generation of Random Numbers;
Generation of Various Distributions; Analysis of Simulation Data; Input Modeling; Verification and Validation of Simulation Models; Output analysis; Evaluation
Alternative System Design
Textbooks
Essential Text:
(1) Banks, Carson, Nelson, Nicol, Discrete-Event System Simulation, 5th Edition, Pearson 2010.
Recommended:
(2) Lawrence M. Leemis and Stephen K. Park, Discrete-Event Simulation: A First Course, Prentice Hall, 2006.
(3) Michael Pidd, Computer Simulation in Management Science, 5th Edition, Wiley, 2004.
[2016-01-15] Final Exam results and grades have been uploaded.
[2016-01-13] Homework-2 results have been uploaded.
[2015-12-30] Students' project list has been updated.
[2015-12-30] Midterm results have been uploaded.
[2015-12-30] Homework-1 results have been uploaded.
[2015-11-16] Students' project list has been uploaded.
[2015-11-16] Project-1 has been uploaded.
[2015-10-22] Homework-1 and Homework-2 have been uploaded.
[2015-09-14] All slides are uploaded to the course webpage and is downloadable in the course schedule. Slides are subject to change, therefore, please be sure you have the most recent copy.
[2015-09-12] The class will not meet in the first week. Lectures of the first week are postponed to a date that will be announced later.
[2015-08-14] The discrete event simulation tool that will be used in the homeworks and the project is AnyLogic 7. Please read the introductory information and also see the Resources below.
[2015-08-14]
Attendance is required at all class meetings.
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Tentative Schedule
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Lectures |
Readings |
Assignments |
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1 |
Introduction |
Banks et al, Ch.1, Ch.2 |
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2 |
General Principles and Concepts in Discrete-Event Simulation Simulation Examples |
Banks et al, Ch.3 | |
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3 |
Mathematical and Statistical Models in Simulation |
Banks et al, Ch.5 | |
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4 |
Queueing Models |
Banks et al, Ch.6 | |
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5 |
Generation of Random Numbers |
Banks et al, Ch.7 |
Homework 1 |
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6 |
Generation of Various Distributions |
Banks et al, Ch.8 |
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7 |
Analysis of Simulation Data |
Banks et al, Ch.9 |
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8 |
Midterm Exam |
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9 |
Input Modeling |
Banks et al, Ch.9 |
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10 |
Verification and Validation of Simulation Models |
Banks et al, Ch.10 |
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11 |
Output analysis |
Banks et al, Ch.11 |
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12 |
Evaluation Alternative System Design |
Banks et al, Ch.12 |
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13 |
Case Study 1 |
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14 |
Case Study 2 |
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15 |
In class presentations |
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16 |
Final Exam study |
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17 |
Final Exam |
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· Simulation Tool: AnyLogic 7
1. Please download the latest version from the website below depending on the platform you will use. http://http://www.anylogic.com/downloads
2. Please arrange an appointment with the TA and get a license key.
3. Please follow the instructions for the activation. http://http://www.anylogic.com/downloads