Course detail

Modelling and Simulation

FIT-IMSAcad. year: 2017/2018

Introduction to modelling and simulation concepts. System analysis and classification. Abstract and simulation models. Continuous, discrete, and combined models. Heterogeneous models. Using Petri nets in simulation. Pseudorandom number generation and testing. Queuing systems. Monte Carlo method. Continuous simulation, numerical methods, Modelica language. Simulation experiment control. Visualization and analysis of simulation results.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Knowledge of simulation principles. The ability to create simulation models of various types. Basic knowledge of simulation system principles.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of numerical mathematics, probability, statistics, and basics of programming.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

At least 10 points you can get during the semester

Course curriculum

Syllabus of lectures:
  1. Introduction to modelling and simulation. System analysis, classification of systems. Systems theory basics.
  2. Model classification: conceptual, abstract, and simulation models. Multimodels. Basic methods of model building.
  3. Simulation systems and languages, basic means of model and experiment description. Principles of simulation system implementation.
  4. Generating, transformation, and testing of pseudorandom numbers. Stochastic models, Monte Carlo methods.
  5. Parallel process modelling. Using Petri nets in simulation.
  6. Models o queuing systems. Discrete simulation models.
  7. Time and simulation experiment control, "next-event" algorithm.
  8. Continuous systems modelling. Overview of numerical methods used for continuous simulation. Introduction to Dymola simulation system.
  9. Combined/hybrid simulation. Modelling of digital systems.
  10. Special model classes, models of heterogeneous systems. Model optimization.
  11. Analytical solution of queuing system models.
  12. Cellular automata and simulation.
  13. Checking of model validity, verification of models. Analysis of simulation results. Visualization of simulation results.

Syllabus of numerical exercises:
  1. discrete simulation: using Petri nets
  2. continuous simulation: differential equations, block diagrams, examples of models

Syllabus - others, projects and individual work of students:
Individual selection of a suitable problem, its analysis, simulation model creation, experimenting with the model, and analysis of results.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The goal is to introduce students to basic simulation methods and tools for modelling and simulation of continuous, discrete and combined systems.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Within this course, attadance on the lectures is not monitored. The knowledge of students is examined by the projects and by the final exam. The minimal number of points which can be obtained from the final exam is 30. Otherwise, no points will be assigned to a student.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Fishwick P.: Simulation Model Design and Execution, PrenticeHall, 1995, ISBN 0-13-098609-7 Law A., Kelton D.: Simulation Modelling and Analysis, McGraw-Hill, 1991, ISBN 0-07-100803-9 Ross, S.: Simulation, Academic Press, 2002, ISBN 0-12-598053-1

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme IT-BC-3 Bachelor's

    branch BIT , 3. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

  1. Introduction to modelling and simulation. System analysis, classification of systems. Systems theory basics.
  2. Model classification: conceptual, abstract, and simulation models. Multimodels. Basic methods of model building.
  3. Simulation systems and languages, basic means of model and experiment description. Principles of simulation system implementation.
  4. Generating, transformation, and testing of pseudorandom numbers. Stochastic models, Monte Carlo methods.
  5. Parallel process modelling. Using Petri nets in simulation.
  6. Models o queuing systems. Discrete simulation models.
  7. Time and simulation experiment control, "next-event" algorithm.
  8. Continuous systems modelling. Overview of numerical methods used for continuous simulation. Introduction to Dymola simulation system.
  9. Combined/hybrid simulation. Modelling of digital systems.
  10. Special model classes, models of heterogeneous systems. Model optimization.
  11. Analytical solution of queuing system models.
  12. Cellular automata and simulation.
  13. Checking of model validity, verification of models. Analysis of simulation results. Visualization of simulation results.

Fundamentals seminar

4 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

  1. discrete simulation: using Petri nets
  2. continuous simulation: differential equations, block diagrams, examples of models

Project

9 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer