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Unit 2: Simulation

Learning Goals

  • Explain how random number generation is used in simulation studies.
  • Build and reason about discrete event simulation models.
  • Plan simulation experiments and prepare the tools needed for the simulation lab.
Week Session Topic Date and time Readings Exercises
38 Lecture 1 Random number generation and discrete event simulations (DES) TBD Chapter 4 [1] Ex 4-6: Simulation implementation and experiments
39 Lecture 2 Simulation practicalities TBD TBD Simulation lab preparations: install compiler, DEMOS, SimPy, and familiarize with discrete event simulation

Lab

Week Lab Publish Deadline
40 Lab II: Visit Samfundet simulation TBD TBD