Valid for: 2012/13
Decided by: Education Board 1
Date of Decision: 2012-03-19
Elective for: C4, C4-ks, D4, D4-ks, E4, E4-ks, I4, I4-pvs, Pi4
Language of instruction: The course might be given in English
The purpose of the course is to give an introduction to discrete event simulation, a method for studying the dynamics of systems and especially their real-time performance.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
In the course we start by studying different kinds of models. In the course we concentrate on discrete event models, where the state of the model is changed at certain, discrete epochs. Students learn to write process-oriented and event-scheduling simulation programs in general programming languages. Also simulation tools are used in the course. Estimation of accuracy, random number generation, methods for studying rare events, verification and validation are also covered. The students work very independently with projects where all the contents of the course are used.
Grading scale: TH
Assessment: To pass the course it is enoguh to do the home assignment and project work. To get the grades 4 and 5, one also has to do a written exam.
Parts
Code: 0106. Name: Project.
Credits: 4,5. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Project in simulation. Contents: Project in simulation
Code: 0206. Name: Home Assignments.
Credits: 3. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Home assignments in simulation. Contents: Home assignments in simulation
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: ETS060, ETS120
Course coordinator: Christian Nyberg, Christian.Nyberg@eit.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.eit.lth.se/course/ets061