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Valid for year : 2007
 
TDMM42 Introduction to Simulations, 4,5 ECTS credits.
/Introduktion till simuleringar/

For:   IMM  

 

Prel. scheduled hours: 36
Rec. self-study hours: 84

  Area of Education: Technology

Subject area: Industrial Engineering and Management, Industrial Economics
  Advancement level (G1, G2, A): G2

Aim:
The main goal of this course is to provide students with basic knowledge in computer based simulation and its use in the analysis of both discrete-event and continuous systems. In the course different purposes and application areas of computer based simulation are discussed. The course includes the series of laboratory assignments where students will acquire practical experience in ARENA simulation software. After completion of the course the student will be able to:
  • Describe fundamental concepts in computer-based simulation.
  • List and explain advantages and disadvantages of simulation as analysis tool.
  • Model stochastic input data with probability distributions and assess quality of input models.
  • Build simulation models of production, service and transportation systems.
  • Perform analysis with simulation models and draw conclusions from stochastic simulations.
Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
TAMM43 Statistical Analysis

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Organisation:
Lectures: 12 hrs; Seminars: 4 hrs. Computer labs: 20 hrs.

Course contents:
  • Important terms, e.g. system, model, simulation, modeling. Types of simulation.
  • Advantages and disadvantages of simulation.
  • Simulation software.
  • Fundamental concepts in dynamic discrete-event simulation.
  • Setting up a simulation study.
  • Simulation methodology. Input modelling. Model building. Verification and validation. Experimentation and analysis.
  • Working with ARENA.
  • Applications of simulation. Simulation of manufacturing systems.
Course literature:
  • Kelton, W. David, Sadowski, Randall P., Sturrock, David T. "Simulation With Arena", McGraw-Hill.
  • Selected material distributed during the course.
Examination:
One written examination
Passed lab assignments
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Course language is English.
Department offering the course: IDA.
Director of Studies: Vivian Vimarlund
Examiner: Krisjanis Steins
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Last updated: 05/16/2007