Learning outcomes of the course unit:
To teach building of discrete simulation model. The main method is discrete-event simulation. The goal is oriented on the design simulation models of production systems and services. Student obtains practical experiences with simulator Witness.
 
Course contents:
Principles of simulation (key terms)
Basic simulation concepts
Random variable, standard distribution.
Introduction to queuing theory- queuing systems M/M/1, M/M/n,
Queuing Networks
Input, output rules in Witness
General procedure of model building. Problems of verification and validation.
Simulation optimization
Simulation languages and simulators.
Methodology of software selection.
Principles of continuous simulation.

Type of methodology: Combination of lecture and hands-on

Participants receive the certificate of attendance: Yes

Paid training activity for participants: No, it's free of charge

Participants prerequisite knowledge: Numerical methods (linear algebra, statistics); Domain-specific background knowledge