Modeling and Computer Simulation

339.408 2KV Prähofer Block Raum: S2 048 Beginn: 6.10.2023

Objectives

Getting to know methods and tools for modelling and computer simulation and its application areas.

Subjects

  • differential equation models
  • numerical integration
  • discrete event systems
  • discrete simulation
  • stochastic simulation und statistical analysis
  • hybrid systems
  • application domains
  • simulation tools

Methods

  • slide-based lecture
  • demonstration of applications and tools
  • hands-on training in class
  • homework project

Language

English

Criteria for evaluation

  • student projects
  • oral exam

Schedule

Nr Date Time Room Topic
1. Oct 6, 2023 10:15 – 11:45, 12:45 – 15:15 S2 048 Continuous Simulation
2. Oct 13, 2023 10:15 – 11:45, 12:45 – 15:15 S2 048 Technical System Simulation
3. Oct 20, 2023 10:15 – 11:45, 12:45 – 15:15 S2 048 Discrete Event Simulation
4. Oct 27, 2023 10:15 – 11:45, 12:45 – 15:15 S2 048 Agent-based Simulation
7. Nov/Dec 2023 TBA S3 215 Final project reviews and oral exam

Study material

  • study material
  • lecture slides

Tool

AnyLogic multi-method simulation software (free Personal Learning Edition available)

Literature

  • Andrei Borshchev: The Big Book of Simulation Modeling. AnyLogic North America, 2013.
  • Bernard Zeigler, Herbert Praehofer, Tag Kon Kim: Theory of Modelling and Simulation. Academic Press, 2000.
  • Francois Cellier: Continuous System Modeling. Springer-Verlag, 1991.
  • Francois Cellier, Ernesto Kofman: Continuous System Simulation. Springer-Verlag, 2006.
  • Jerry Banks et al.: Discrete Event System Simulation. Prentice Hall International, 2001.
  • Hartmut Bossel: Modeling and Simulation. Verlag Vieweg, 1994.
  • John Sterman: Business Dynamics. McGraw-Hill, 2000.
  • H.J. Bungartz et al.: Modellbildung und Simulation, Springer 2009.