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MECH4890

COMPUTER SIMULATION AND MODELLING

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2004

This course provides fundamental and practical concepts of computer simulation and modelling techniques and its role in engineering management problem solving. It covers such topics as models and model building, applications of simulation in engineering and engineering management issues and introduction to ARENA system modelling framework. The course is designed to be both broad in scope and practical in its applications covering areas such as management, manufacturing, maintenance, and service.

Objectives
At the end of MECH4890, a student will be able to:
• Understand fundamental concepts of computer simulation and its role in engineering problem solving.
• Develop and model engineering problems and apply procedures for modelling systems using ARENA framework.
• Appreciate the advantages of using simulation and modelling for taking decision in engineering problems.
• Understand the need to incorporate simulation and modelling considerations throughout the design and execution of a project aiming at understanding its limitations
and ways of improvement.
Content
1. Basic aspects of modelling and simulation
2. Simulation process / Models and systems
3. Statistical problems related to simulation
4. Discrete and continuous simulation modelling
5. Applications of simulation
6. Introduction to ARENA modelling framework
7. ARENA: network modelling
8. Basic Process Modules
9. Modelling Detailed Operations
10. Making Decision with Simulation
11. Process Modelling
12. Advanced Modelling Techniques
13. OpQuest for ARENA
14. Costing and Animation
Replacing Course(s)
NA
Transition
NA
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
There is no prerequisite for this course.
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Case Study
Lecture
Laboratory
Assessment Items
Examination: Class
Mid-term exam
Essays / Written Assignments
Modelling assignments
Projects
Term project
* Note, any modification to the above assessment arrangement will appear on the course outline normally issued in week 1.
Contact Hours
Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Laboratory: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for MECH4890