Information Package

Master's of Industrial Engineering with Thesis

END506

SYSTEMS SIMULATION

Course Code
END506
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gain an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
  2. Gain an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
  3. Gain an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
  4. Gain an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
  5. Gain an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
  6. Gain an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionSimulation method. Using simulation in forecasting, decision making and policy making. Data fitting and generating random variates. Simulation languages. Simulation modeling, output analysis. Some applications of manufacturing and service systems.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Simulation, system, model, types of simulation
2nd Week Advantage and disadvantage of simulation, its application areas, Monte Carlo simulation
3rd Week Discrete event simulation
4th Week Modelling with SIMAN
5th Week Modelling with SIMAN
6th Week Modelling with SIMAN
7th Week A review of statistics for input and output analysis
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Input distribution selection
10th Week Random number and variate generation and their generators
11th Week Random variate generators
12th Week Validation and verification
13th Week Validation and verification
14th Week Output analysis
Recommended or Required ReadingLaw, A.M., Kelton, W.D., Simulation Modelling and Analysis
Pegden, C.D., Shannon, R.E., and Sadowski, R.P. Introduction to Simulation Using SIMAN (2nd ed.),1995
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Project 1 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 14 196
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 14 14
Total Work Load306
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.2
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11