BLG 443E - Discrete Event Simulation

Course Objectives

To equip students with the necessary tools (probability, statistics, modeling and basic simulation concepts) that will enable them to model, design, implement and analyze simulation systems using high level programming languages, simulation languages or simulation packages.

Course Description

Types, purposes and uses of simulation studies; fundamental concepts of probability and statistics; random number generation, transformation and testing; approaches to model building; modern simulation languages and packages; planning of experiments and analysis of results.