Cap 4830

Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences
Course Title: Fundamentals of Modeling & Simulations Date: 3/5/2020
Course Number: CAP 4830
Number of Credits: 3
Subject Area: Computer Applications Subject Area Coordinator: Leonardo

Bobadilla
email: [email protected]
Catalog Description: Introduction to discrete-event systems, a survey of modeling tools,
mathematical & statistical modeling, role of random numbers, verification & validation,
and applications.
Textbook:
Banks, Carson, Nelson & Nicol – Discrete-Event System Simulation, 5th Edition, Pearson,
2010, 978-0136062127
References:
Prerequisites Courses: STA 2023 or STA 3033 and COP 3530
Corequisite Courses: None
Type: Elective for CS (Applications group)
Prerequisites Topics:
1. Basic techniques of algorithm analysis and problem solving
2. Familiar with basic data structures, e.g. queues and stacks
3. Familiar with encapsulation using functions
4. Familiar with concepts of probability
5. Familiar with random variables and their distributions
Course Outcomes:
1. Be familiar with the history, advantages, and disadvantages of simulations.
2. Be familiar with a variety of simulation environments and tools.
3. Be familiar with concepts in discrete-event simulation models.
4. Be familiar with statistical models and discrete distributions.
5. Be exposed to random numbers and their generation.
6. Be exposed to input modeling and parameter estimation.
7. Be familiar with verification, validation, and documentation of simulation models.
8. Master development of simulation models to address topics in the above outcomes.
CAP 4830
Fundamentals of Modeling & Simulations
Relationship between Course Outcomes and Program Outcomes
BS in CS: Program Outcomes Course Outcomes

a) Demonstrate proficiency in the foundation areas of
Computer Science including mathematics, discrete 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
structures, logic and the theory of algorithms
b) Demonstrate proficiency in various areas of
Computer Science including data structures and
algorithms, concepts of programming languages and 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
computer systems.
c) Demonstrate proficiency in problem solving and
application of software engineering techniques 7, 8
d) Demonstrate mastery of at least one modern

programming language and proficiency in at least
one other.
e) Demonstrate understanding of the social and ethical
concerns of the practicing computer scientist.
f) Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively in
teams.
g) Demonstrate effective communication skills.
Assessment Plan for the Course & how Data in the Course are used to
assess Program Outcomes
Student and Instructor Course Outcome Surveys are administered at the conclusion of
each offering, and are evaluated as described in the School’s Assessment Plan:
https://abet.cs.fiu.edu/csassessment/
2
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Outline
Topic Number Outcome
of Lecture
Hours
1. Introduction to Simulations 8 1
1.1. Brief History
1.2. Advantages & disadvantages
1.3. Components of Systems and Simulations
1.4. Steps in a simulation design
2. Simulation Environments and Tools 5 2, 8

2.1. Spreadsheets
2.2. Software
2.3. Environments
3. Concepts in Discrete-Event Simulation 5 3, 8

3.1. Event scheduling
3.2. Event processing
4. Statistical Models and Discrete Distributions 5 4, 8

4.1. Terminology
4.2. Queueing and supply-chain systems
4.3. Reliability
4.4. Discrete distributions
5. Random-Number Generation 5 5, 8
5.1. Properties of Random numbers
5.2. Generation of pseudo-random numbers
5.3. Techniques for generation random numbers
6. Input Modeling and Parameter Estimation 5 6, 8

6.1. Data collection
6.2. Identifying distributions
6.3. Parameter estimation
6.4. Goodness-of-fit tests
6.5. Selecting input models
7. Verification and Validation 5 7, 8

7.1. Model building and V&V
7.2. Verification
7.3. Validation
7.4. Documentation
3
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Course Outcomes Emphasized in Laboratory Projects / Assignments

Outcome Number of Weeks
Introduction to 2
simulations 1
Simulation environments 2
and tools 2,8
Concepts in discrete-event 2
simulation 3,8
Statistical models and 2
discrete distributions 4,8
Random number 2
generation 5,8
Input modeling and 2
parameter estimation 6,8
Verification and 2
validation 7,8
Oral and Written Communication

No significant coverage
Written Reports Oral Presentations

Number Approx. Number Number Approx. Time for
Required of pages Required each
0 0 0 0
Social and Ethical Implications of Computing Topics

No significant coverage
Topic Class time student performance measures
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Approximate number of credit hours devoted to fundamental CS topics
Fundamental CS Area Core Hours Advanced Hours

Algorithms:
Software Design:
Computer Organization and

Architecture:
Data Structures:
Concepts of Programming
Languages
Theoretical Contents
Topic Class time
Problem Analysis Experiences
Solution Design Experiences
The Coverage of Knowledge Units within Computer Science Body of

Knowledge 1
Knowledge Unit Topic Type Lecture Hours
1
See Appendix A in Computer Science Curricula 2013 at:
https://www.acm.org/binaries/content/assets/education/cs2013_web_final.pdf

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Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences

Course Title: Fundamentals of Modeling & Simulations Date: 3/5/2020

Course Number: CAP 4830

Subject Area: Computer Applications Subject Area Coordinator: Leonardo

Prerequisites Courses: STA 2023 or STA 3033 and COP 3530

Corequisite Courses: None

Type: Elective for CS (Applications group)

BS in CS: Program Outcomes Course Outcomes

d) Demonstrate mastery of at least one modern

2. Simulation Environments and Tools 5 2, 8

3. Concepts in Discrete-Event Simulation 5 3, 8

4. Statistical Models and Discrete Distributions 5 4, 8

6. Input Modeling and Parameter Estimation 5 6, 8

7. Verification and Validation 5 7, 8

Course Outcomes Emphasized in Laboratory Projects / Assignments

Oral and Written Communication

Written Reports Oral Presentations

Social and Ethical Implications of Computing Topics

Approximate number of credit hours devoted to fundamental CS topics

Fundamental CS Area Core Hours Advanced Hours

Computer Organization and

Problem Analysis Experiences

Solution Design Experiences

The Coverage of Knowledge Units within Computer Science Body of

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