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  • CSE 414/415

    Simulation and Modeling

    Course Code: CSE414/415, Credits: 3+2





    Course Instructor Information:

    Instructor Name   :  Lamia Rukhsara                                                      
    Designation           :  Lecturer  
    Office Address       : Room-903DT,  DIU
    Contact No             : 01819652162
    Email                       : lamia.cse@diu.edu.bd

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    Appointment         :  https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r?tab=rc


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    Lamia Rukhsara



    Course Learning Outcome:
    CLO1: Able to define different modelling terms by analyzing the system.
    CLO2: Able to learn different mathematical model and their application in simulation.
    CLO3: Able to implement the model and from results check correctness of assumptions.

    Teaching and Learning Activities (TLA)
    TLA1:     Interactive discussion using Online/multimedia or whiteboard.
    TLA2: Group presentation regarding related problems and assigned task.
    TLA3: Evaluation of class performances to reach each student in a class for every topic.

    Text Books:
    1. Discrete Event System Simulation - by Jerry Bank



  • Week 1: Introduction Class and BLC Go-Through

    • Topics of Discussion

      - Introduce with Students
      - Introduce student with BLC class (BLC Walk-Through)
      - Introduction to Simulation System, Appropriate tools, advantages and disadvantages of simulation. 
      - Areas of application, System and system environment.

      Expected Learning Outcome

      - Understand the orientation of BLC class
      - Learn about Appropriate tools, areas of application
      - Advantages and disadvantages of simulation


  • Week 2: System, Model and Simulation

    • Topics of Discussion
      - Components of a system, with example
      - Discrete and continuous system
      - Model of a system, with their types
      - Discrete event system simulation concepts

      - Steps in simulation study

      Expected Learning Outcome

      - Learn about System and Model 
      - Learn about Discrete and continuous system

      - Understand components of a system


  • Week 3: Discrete Event Simulation Part-1

    • Topics of Discussion
      - Single channel queuing system with single server
      - Construction of simulation table

      - Double channel queuing system with double server

      Expected Learning Outcome

      - Apply steps for simulation,
      - Learn about the mathematical implementation of simulation study


  • Week 4: Discrete Event Simulation Part-2

  • Week 6: Inventory Management System


  • Week 7: Midterm Exam

    Topics to cover in mid exam:

    • Simulation & Modeling Basic, Single & Double Channel, Probability Distribution and Inventory Management System

    Exam Date: 7.3.2021   Exam Time: 01:30pm to 4:00pm   Duration: 2:30 Hours   

  • Week 8: Simulation of Telephone System

    • Topics of Discussion
      - Simulation of a Telephone System, based on completeness
      - Block and busyness of the system resources
      - Processing description with diagram

      Expected Learning Outcome

      - Understand state of a telephony system
      - Learn about attributes of telephone call

  • Week 9: Reliability Problem

  • Week 10: Dump Truck Problem (28/11 to 03/12)

    • Topics of Discussion

      - Concepts of discrete event simulation
      - Construction of distribution tables and Simulation

      - Run time of simulation

      Expected Learning Outcome

      - Understand discrete event simulation
      - Deployment of simulation table

      - Learn to find utilization

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  • Week 11: Perti Net (05/11 to 10/12)

  • Week 13: Final Examination (17/12 to 24/12)


    Topics to cover in Final Exam:

    • Simulation of Telephone System, Reliability Problem, Dump Truck Problem, Petri net 


    Exam Date:    Exam Time:   Duration:   

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