Discrete-Event Simulation
Decision Sciences and Engineering Systems - DSES-6620

Description
A thorough development of a simulation language is stressed in order to progress through a series of increasingly sophisticated applications of computer simulation. Projects cover a wide range of topics: production systems, inventory, finance, transportation, and public systems. The course includes model development, statistical analysis of simulation input/output data, validation planning, and managing simulation projects.

Prerequisites
Introduction to Applied Statistics (DSES-6110) or an equivalent probability and statistics course.

Textbook(s)
Ordering Information

Format
Classes: 6 weeks, 11 sessions
Homework: 6
Exams: 3

Grading
6 Homework Assignments: 75 points each, 450 points total
2 Midterms: 150 points each, 300 points total
Final Exam: 250 points

Computing
ProModel software, packaged with text, is required. Text will be available through the Rensselaer Bookstore.

E-mail access is required for course communications.

Access to Blackboard, Rensselaer's course management tool, is required. Please refer to this page for instructions on how to set up your computer for Blackboard.

Who Should Enroll
This course may be used in your Plan of Study as follows:

Degree Programs
CSCI - elective with advisor pre-approval
CSYS - elective with advisor pre-approval
ELEC - elective with advisor pre-approval
EPOW - elective with advisor pre-approval
HCIN – n/a
ITEC - elective with advisor pre-approval
MBA – elective
MGMT-MS - elective with advisor pre-approval
TCOM - n/a

This course is open to non-matriculated students who meet the prerequisites.

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