Industrial Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: ISE304
Course Name: Systems Simulation
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
7
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Doç. Dr. SALİHA KARADAYI USTA
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üy. NADİ SERHAN AYDIN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course aims to teach students the basic concepts and algorithms of discrete-event simulation modelling and analysis, introduce them to a particular software tool for simulation, and enable them to apply their probability and statistics knowledge to simulation modelling and analysis.
Course Content: Simulation modeling concepts and discrete event simulation, Random number and random variate generation, Selection of probability distributions for model inputs, Validation and verification, Output analysis, Comparison of alternative systems

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Define a system and its components for discrete-event simulation (DES)
2) Perform manual simulation using the event-scheduling approach
3) I am able to understand and work with different types of queuing systems.
4) Generate random variates from various distributions and apply input modelling for DES.
5) Build, verify and validate computer simulation models for DES.
6) DES için çıktı analizi yapabilir ve alternatif sistem tasarımlarını karşılaştırabilir.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to simulation modelling
2) Event-scheduling / time-advance algorithm
3) Review of probability and random variables
4) Queueing systems
5) Queueing systems
6) Random value generation
7) Input modelling
8) Midterm exam
9) Input modelling
10) Model verification and validation
11) Model verification and validation
12) Output analysis
13) Output analysis
14) General review and project presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Banks, J., Carson. J.S., Nelson, B.L. and Nicole, D.M. (2010) Discrete Event System Simulation, 5th ed. Prentice Hall.
References: Kelton, W. David, Sadowski, Randall P., and Swets, Nancy B. (2010). Simulation with Arena, Fifth Edition. McGraw-Hill Higher Education (ISBN: 978-0-07-337628-8).

Law, A.M. (2007) Simulation Modeling and Analysis, 4th ed. McGraw Hill.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex industrial engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 3 2 3 3 3 3
3) Ability to design a complex industrial system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. 3 2 3 2 3 2
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in industrial engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. 2 3
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or industrial engineering research topics. 3 3 3
6) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills. 2 2 2 2 2
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effectice reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. 2 2 2 2 2
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development. 2 2 2 2 2
11) Knowledge of the effects of industrial engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in industrial engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of industrial engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex industrial engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 3
3) Ability to design a complex industrial system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. 3
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in industrial engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. 3
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or industrial engineering research topics. 3
6) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills. 2
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effectice reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. 2
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development. 2
11) Knowledge of the effects of industrial engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in industrial engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of industrial engineering solutions.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 5 % 3
Homework Assignments 3 % 7
Project 1 % 25
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 13 0 3 39
Laboratory 13 0 2 26
Study Hours Out of Class 13 0 3 39
Project 1 0 15 15
Homework Assignments 4 0 5 20
Midterms 1 8 2 10
Final 1 18 2 20
Total Workload 169