Course Name : Logistic Simulation

Degree: Bachelor

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

ULT411

4/1 (fall)

3.5

6

2

2

Department

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Instructors

Dr. Eylül Damla Gönül-Sezer

Contact Information

e-mail: eylulgonul@yahoo.com

Office Hours

Friday 11:30-13:00

Web page

http://pruonlinenew.pirireis.edu.tr/

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

ULT 224

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to study the theories and practices of discrete event simulation. Students will learn random number and random variate generation, input analysis for a simulation, and developing ARENA model of a system with basic processes.

Course Objectives

1. To provide students systems modeling using simulation, statistical models in simulation.

2. To teach students  the key concepts that are crucial for discrete event simulation such as random number and variate generation, input modeling, verification and validation.  

Course Learning Outcomes

By students who passed course Logistic Simulation successfully

1. Understand basic concepts of simulation modeling,
2. Learn to model a systems using discrete event simulation,
3. Learn to implement simulation models in Arena,
4. Develop skills for analyzing inputs and outputs of a simulation model,
5. Be able to verify and validate a simulation model.

Instructional Methods and Techniques

The presentation of theoretical and practical techniques, software applications, and pop-up quizzes.

Tutorial Place

(Classroom: D1.116)

Co-term Condition

-

Textbook

Text Books:

Discrete Event System Simulation (5^th ed.), Banks, J. Carson, J.S, Nelson, Barry, L. N, Nichol, D. M., Prentice Hall, 2010.

Simulation with Arena (4th ed.), Kelton, D.W., Sadowski, R.P., Sturrock, D.T., McGraw-Hill, 2007.

Additional References:

Simulation Modeling and Analysis with Expertfit Software (4th ed.), Law, A., McGraw-Hill, 2006.

Simulation, (4th ed.) Ross, S.M., Academic Press; 2006.

Other References

Winter Simulation Conferences

Homework & Projects

Homework does not collected by instructor, but it is taken into consideration with the help of pop-up quizzes.

Laboratory Work

Each week a conceptual model is selected from textbook, and it is developed on ARENA software with students.

Computer Use

Students will use computers during ARENA applications

Other Activities

-

Other Conditions

In case of plagiarism and cheating, university legislation is applied.

The student who does not take the exam must bring the doctor's report or inform the excuse by an e-mail. It is at the discretion of the instructor to make a make-up exam with the exception of the report status.

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

35

Quiz

4-6

25

Homework

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

40

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

60

Effects of Final on Grading, %

40

TOTAL

100

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

13

2

26

Midterm

1

3

3

Quiz

4

3

12

Homework

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

13

3

39

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

3

3

Individual Study for Mid term Exam (Preperation for lecture+exam)

1

21

21

Individual Study for Final Exam

1

42

42

Total Workload

146

Total Workload/25

146/25

Course ECTS Credits

6

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction to simulation modeling (Banks Chapter 1, Kelton Chapter 1)

I

2

Fundamental simulation concepts (Banks Chapters 2-3, Kelton Chapter 2)

I

3

Introduction to Arena (Kelton Chapter 3, Model 3.1, 3.2, 3.3)

II

4

Hand Simulation (Banks Chapters 2-3, Model 2.1)

III,IV

5

Random number generation (Banks Chapter 7)

V

6

Random number generation (Banks Chapter 7)

I,III

7

MidTerm EXAM (1,2,3,5,7,9,13,6,12,11,4,14)

8

Random variate generation (Banks Chapters 8)

III,IV

9

Random variate generation (Banks Chapters 8)

III,IV

10

Modeling operations and inputs in Arena (Kelton Chapter 4, Model 4.1) 

III,IV

11

Input modeling (Banks Chapter 9)

III,IV

12

Verification of simulation models (Banks Chapter 10)

I,II,III,IV,V

13

Validation of simulation models (Banks Chapter 10)

I,II,III,IV,V

14

Review

I,II,III,IV,V

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

To use concepts and theories related to different basic functions of business, to analyze and solve related process problems.

X

b

As managers of the business, making decisions using appropriate analytical and quantitative techniques.

X

c

Having research skills on how to obtain the necessary resources to evaluate and solve business problems.

X

d

When adapting information technology applications, be aware of relevant environmental, social and ethical rules

X

e

Using a foreign language and communicating verbally and in writing with colleagues from all over the world to follow new developments in business, management and information.

X

f

To demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills required in business environment and project management.

X

g

For information technology applications - for interdisciplinary work that can combine social and technical areas - to produce and analyze strategies that will improve operational efficiency, improve creativity and innovation.

X

h

Identify software, hardware, infrastructure, database and communication requirements according to business requirements, design the necessary components, make the selection, manage the system.

X

i

To create a project plan for an information system project, to analyze and document the necessary needs, to dominate the systematic database analysis, design and implementation stages, to give technical and managerial contributions, to take responsibility and to manage effectively.

X

j

To know programming and database logic and to use a modern programming language.

X

k

To have mastery of administrative / functional applications of enterprise information systems. To have knowledge about types of enterprise software, software selection and purchase decision, to plan and manage software development processes.

X

I.Explain how information systems are transforming business and describe academic disciplines used to study information systems

II. Explain IT infrastructure and its components and Describe the principal components of telecommunications networks and key networking technologies.

III. Describe how enterprise systems help businesses achieve operational excellence and coordinate business processes.

IV. Explain what the principal methodologies are for modeling and designing systems and describe the objectives of project management and why it is so essential in developing information systems

V.Explain the principal tools and technologies for accessing information from databases to improve business performance and decision making and how do information systems support the activities of managers and management decision making

a

To use concepts and theories related to different basic functions of business, to analyze and solve related process problems.

1

1

2

2

1

b

As managers of the business, making decisions using appropriate analytical and quantitative techniques.

1

2

2

2

3

c

Having research skills on how to obtain the necessary resources to evaluate and solve business problems.

1

1

1

1

1

d

When adapting information technology applications, be aware of relevant environmental, social and ethical rules

3

1

2

1

1

e

Using a foreign language and communicating verbally and in writing with colleagues from all over the world to follow new developments in business, management and information.

2

2

2

2

2

f

To demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills required in business environment and project management.

1

1

2

2

3

g

For information technology applications - for interdisciplinary work that can combine social and technical areas - to produce and analyze strategies that will improve operational efficiency, improve creativity and innovation.

3

2

3

3

3

h

Identify software, hardware, infrastructure, database and communication requirements according to business requirements, design the necessary components, make the selection, manage the system.

3

3

3

3

3

i

To create a project plan for an information system project, to analyze and document the necessary needs, to dominate the systematic database analysis, design and implementation stages, to give technical and managerial contributions, to take responsibility and to manage effectively.

3

3

3

3

3

j

To know programming and database logic and to use a modern programming language.

1

1

2

2

2

k

To have mastery of administrative / functional applications of enterprise information systems. To have knowledge about types of enterprise software, software selection and purchase decision, to plan and manage software development processes.

2

2

2

3

3

Prepared by

Dr. Eylül Damla Gönül-Sezer

Date

12.01.2019

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