Course - Advanced Dicrete Event Simulation Methodology - TM8105
Advanced Dicrete Event Simulation Methodology
Lessons are not given in the academic year 2010/2011
About
About the course
Course content
The course is taught every second year, next time autumn 2011. The course is about simulation methods, like process oriented simulation, Markov-simulation, trace-driven simulation. Objects, mechanisms and primitives in discrete event simulation. Development of simulators based on the previously mentioned issues. (Various relevant tools/languages will be presented, discussed and used in exercises.) Planning of experiments with emphasis on control of the uncertainty (error) in the results. Statistical analysis of simulation results and presentation of results. As a part of this, techniques like replication, sectioning (batch mean), bootstrapping, jackknifing. Variance reducing techniques like control variables, stratified sampling, restart/splitting, importance sampling.
Learning outcome
Mastering of various techniques for discrete event simulation. Obtain insight into how fundamental simulation concepts can and should be implemented. Be able to plan, carry out, and extract and present results from simulation studies. Knowledge of techniques for reduction of variance and reduced simulation times.
Learning methods and activities
Colloquia/interactive lectures, where it is expected that the students have familiarized themselves with the topic on beforehand. Optional exercises. If there are more than 5 candidates written exam may be considered.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic knowledge of modelling of information and communication systems as basis for dependability and traffic evaluations; knowledge in discrete event simulation, e.g. as covered by "TTM4110 Dependability and performance with discrete event simulation". Further practical experience with discrete event simulation is advantageous.
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Announced at the beginning of the term. Excerpts from textbooks, which may be supplemented by journal and conference papers, etc. Manuals for simulation tools for exercises.
Subject areas
- Applied Information and Communication Technology
- Computer Systems
- Operations Research
- Safety and Reliability
- Safety, Reliability and Maintenance
- Telecommunication
- Telematics
Contact information
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Information Security and Communication Technology