Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
System Analysis and Simulation ENM305 5. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Classical presentation, slide show.
Course Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Melike ERDOĞAN ALTUNBEY
Instructor(s) Melike ERDOĞAN ALTUNBEY
Assistants
Goals To introduce the concept of system and the fundamentals of system analysis, how to create computer models of discrete systems and how to decide about model inputs using simulation models
Course Content Definition of a system, techniques used in system analysis, basic discrete distributions, creating simulation models of the systems, preparation of simulation models with the help of computers, showing how the decision maker decides with the help of a simulation model.
Learning Outcomes - Student can analyze systems.
- Student can collect input data.
- The student acquires the statistical knowledge required for simulation.
- The student can set up the simulation model of the system.
- The student can simulate manually and with the help of computer software.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction to the Course, System Definition and Basic Concepts Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
2. Week Classification of Systems Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours
3. Week Techniques used in system analysis Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours
4. Week Generating Random Numbers and Random Variables, Analysis of Simulated Data, Goodness-of-Fit Tests Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
5. Week Verification and Validation of Simulation Models Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
6. Week Simulation Softwares and History of Simulation Visual Presentation Course Hours Verbal Expression
7. Week ntroduction to ARENA Simulation Package Program Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
8. Week ARENA Modules and Input Analysis Verbal Expression Course Hours Visual Presentation
9. Week Simulation Application with ARENA - Modeling of Basic Inputs and Processes Course Hours Verbal Expression Practice
10. Week Simulation Application with ARENA - Modeling of Basic Inputs and Processes Practice Verbal Expression Course Hours
11. Week Simulation Application with ARENA - Modeling of Detailed Operations Verbal Expression Practice Course Hours
12. Week Simulation Application with ARENA - Modeling of Detailed Operations Verbal Expression Practice Course Hours
13. Week Presentations of Student Projects Verbal Expression Practice Course Hours
14. Week Presentations of Student Projects Verbal Expression Course Hours Practice
Recommended Sources
Banks, J. (2005). Discrete event system simulation. Pearson Education India.
Kelton, W. D. (2002). Simulation with ARENA. McGraw-hill.
Rossetti, M. D. (2015). Simulation modeling and Arena. John Wiley & Sons.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 Measurement Method
PY1 4 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY2 2 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY3 1 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY4 3 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY5 5 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY6 5 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY7 3 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY8 5 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY9 4 0 0 0 0 0 -
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 14 3 42
Midterm 1 1 35 35
Homework 1 1 26 26
Final 1 50 50
Total Workload 153
ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0