CS690A - Systems Simulation and Modeling
Fall 2004: September 7 – December 21, 2004
Dr. Vladimir V.
Riabov, Associate Professor, MACS department, Rivier College
E-mail: vriabov@rivier.edu
Web: http://www.rivier.edu/faculty/vriabov/
Texts: · Kelton, W. D., Sadowski, R. P., and Sturrock, D. T. (2004), Simulation with ARENA,
3rd edition, McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., New York, NY (with CD), ISBN: 0-07-285694-7.
· Supplementary Material and Handouts.
Course Web site: http://www.rivier.edu/faculty/vriabov/cs690a_home.htm
Description: This course examines a variety of computer simulation and modeling techniques utilized in
industrial and business environments, including: Discrete system simulation, Probability and
Modeling concepts, Queuing theory and Manufacturing applications. Simulation applications in
a number of areas are studied, such as: Computer and Network modeling, Industrial simulation,
Facilities planning, and Queuing systems. Students gain hands-on experience in formulating,
programming, and running computer simulations utilizing ARENA software. A number of case
studies are examined. Students learn to utilize resources on the World Wide Web. An individual Research Project is a major part of the course.
Prerequisites: by permission
Evaluation: Mid-Term Exam 25%
Final Exam 30%
Project 35%
Homework 10%
100%
Note: Students should expect to spend approximately 6 hours per week outside of class on: readings,
homework and computer work. Be sure to budget your time accordingly. Absent students are responsible for obtaining the assignment. More than two unexcused absences are
cause for automatic withdrawal from the class.
SESSION TOPIC
READINGS HOMEWORK
1 Introduction to
Simulation, [K]
Preface
(09/14) Terminology & Definitions [K] Appendix C:
Probability & Statistics
2 Computer
Simulation Concepts; [K]
Chaps. 1 & 2 [K]
Ex. 2.1-2.5
(09/21) Monte Carlo Simulation
3 Building Simulations in ARENA [K] Chaps. 3 & 4 [K] Ex. 3.1-3.5
(09/28)
4 Modeling Basic
Operations [K]
Chapter 5 [K] Ex. 5.1-5.13
(10/05) & Inputs
5 Intermediate
Modeling & [K]
Chapter 6 [K] Ex. 6.1-6.5
(10/12) Terminating Statistical Analysis
6 MID-TERM EXAM [MID-TERM EXAM] [PROPOSAL DUE]
(10/19)
7 I/O Analysis & Animation [K] Chaps. 5-7 [K] Assigned
(10/26) Exercises
8 Entity Transfer
& Steady-State [K]
Chapter 7 [K] Ex. 7.1-7.4
(11/02) Statistical Analysis; [K] Chapter 12
Conducting
Simulation Studies Project:
Problem Formulation & Solution Methodology
9 Detailed Modeling
with ARENA [K]
Chapter 8 [K] Ex. 8.1-8.3
(11/09) [K] Chapter 12
Project: System & Simulation
Specification
10 Modeling Issues &
Techniques [K]
Chapter 9 [K] Ex. 9.1-9.2
(11/16)
11 Integration and Customization [K] Chapter 10 [K] Assigned
(11/23) Exercises
12 Discrete/Continuous Models [K] Chapter 11
(11/30)
13 [PROJECT
PRESENTATION] [PROJECT
DUE] Demonstration
(12/07)
14 FINAL
EXAM [FINAL
EXAM]
(12/14)
CS690A - Systems Simulation
and Modeling
An individual TERM PROJECT is required
Choose a problem, develop a simulation model, construct and run an ARENA model to simulate it. Research and report on it in depth. Your write-up should be no more than 5 double-spaced pages in length typewritten in MS/Word (hard copy and on a diskette). It should contain an Abstract, an Executive Summary, a Bibliography, and be in standard university term paper format. Your write-up should explain the problem, your solution (model) to it, and should describe and analyze the results of your simulation runs. Clearly describe your “what-if” questions and how you answered them.
TERM-PROJECT PROPOSAL
Approval
Your topic must be approved by the professor before you begin work. Your proposal should be two (2) double-spaced, typewritten pages and must reflect preliminary research and serious thought about your topic. The Proposal is due in class by CLASS #6 (October 19, 2004).
Important NOTES:
· Groups of no more than two (2) students are allowed. Equal effort and collaboration is required.
· The short presentation (10 minutes) should be made in CLASS #13 (December 7, 2004). The executive summary is expected to be delivered to the class members.
· The written Paper and a Program on a diskette are due in CLASS #13 (December 7, 2004). Be sure to submit 1 extra copy (3-hole punched) along with the original. A self-addressed, stamped envelope will ensure that your graded Paper is returned to you.
Homework is an important component of the learning experience in this course.
ALL homework assigned in this course is due in class in a format that is clear, concise and professionally done. You can think of each question or problem as an assignment from your supervisor at work, which requires some research and a well-written document.
You should present (where appropriate) your computer model, your results, and your analysis of these results. Be sure that all of your write-ups are checked for grammar and typographical errors.
Homework will be
collected at the discretion of the instructor.