OBJECTIVE: To introduce the concept of System Modeling and Computer Simulation.
PRE-REQUISITE: Probability Distributions, Any Programming Language.
1. INTRODUCTION TO SIMULATION AND SIMULATION SOETWARES [10]
Systems — Models — Types, Components, Steps in Modeling — Simulation - Definition — Examples — Steps in Computer Simulation — Advantages and Disadvantages of Simulation — Techniques — Monte Carlo Simulation — Types of Simulation — Lag Models — Cobweb Models — Simulation Languages — GPSS, DYNAMO.
2. SIMULATION OF STATISTICAL, QUEUEING, MANUFACTURING AND MATERIAL HANDLING [10]
Useful Statistical Models — Discrete Distribution — Continuous Distributions Poisson Emprical Distribution — Manufacturing and Material Handling System — Models — Goals and Performances Messure — Issues in Simulating — Queueing System Characteristics Transient and Stady-State Behaviour of Queues — Long-Run Messures - Infinite Population Markovian Models.
3. RANDOM NUMBERS [10]
Generation of Pseudo Random Numbers — Mid-Square Method — Linear Congruential Generators — Generating Random Variates from Continuous and Discrete Probability Distributions.
4. SYSTEM DYNAMICS AND OBJECT ORIENTED APPROACH IN SIMULATION [10]
Generalization of Growth Models — System Dynamics Diagram Decision Function – Multi Segment Model — Representation of Time Delays * lAventory and Flow Distribution S stems — World Model — Object Oriented Approach — Rule Based Approaches for Simulation — Casual Loops — Flow Diagrams— Levels and Rates — Simple examples of Animation.
5. ANALYSIS OF SIMULATION [10]
Analysis of Simulation — Input — Output — Verification and Validation of Simulation Models Comparison and Evaluation of Alternative System Design.
TEXT BOOKS:
I. J.Banks, John.S.Carson and B.L.Nelson, "Discrete Event System Simulation",
2. Geoffrey Gordon, "System Simulation", 2" Edn., 1989, PHI
3. A.Milan and W.D. Kelton, "Simulation Modeling& Analysis", 1991, McGraw Hill
4. Narsingh Deo, "System Simulation with Digital Computers", 1993, PIll
5. Nancy Roberts et al, "Introduction to Computer Simulation — A System Dynamics Approach", 1983, Addison Wisely
REFERENCES:
1. Udo W.Pooch and James A. Wall, "Discrete-Event Simulation", 1993, CRS Press
2. Payne T.A "Introduction to Simulation", 1982, McGraw Hill
3. T.M.D. Donovan, "GPSS Simulation made Simple", 1979, John Willey Sons
