ECTS - PWSZ im. Witelona w Legnicy

The Witelon University of Applied Sciences in Legnica - Field: Computer science
ECTS Course Catalogue 2010/2011
ECTS credits
6 / 4
1. Course title
Foundation of Computer Simulation
2. Course contents
Lecture
Introduction to computer simulation. Basic terms. Examples. Input-output models of systems. Complex
operation models – graph models. Time - cost model to job performing system. Identification as a choosing of
the best model. Algorithms. Examples. Static discrete system simulation – optimal decision making. Dynamic
discrete system simulation – analysis, decision making. State trajectory. Examples of simulation for selected
problems in computer science and computer engineering: choice of efficient configuration of computer network
with star topology (minimization of transmission and processing costs), task scheduling in multi-processor
system - no constraints case, constrained task scheduling in multi-processor system. Rules for carrying out
computer simulation experiments. Experiment design. Presentation of results of simulations. Scheduling. Gantt’s
Diagram. Using MS Project package.
Laboratory
Familiarizing with examples of simulations found in Internet. Making investigations based on simulations
(following procedure: design of experiment, collecting observations, analysis of results, conclusions, working
out written report), including: task #1 (in 2-3 persons groups) – investigating influence of selected parameters on
efficiency of computer network configuration in star topology (with transmission and processing costs
minimization); task #2 (in 2-3 persons groups) – checking own research theses (each member of group =
different thesis) for their own problem (found in Internet) using application accepted by teacher. Familiarizing
with MS Project package and using this package for performing task #3 (individual) – making Gantt’s diagram
and finding critical path for the created complex job (accepted by teacher) taking into account assigned
requirements: at least two processors, at least the number of ten of the defined operations, parallel performing for
some operations, etc. and presenting results in written report
3. Prerequisites
None
4. Learning outcomes
The main goal of the lecture is giving students some knowledge in computer simulation area including
methodological tasks such as creating models, carrying out efficient experiments, solving optimization problems
as well as making students familiar with computer tools for simulation on example of MS Project package.
5. Recommended reading
• Ćwiczenia z zastosowaniem MS Project, Wydawnictwo Mikon, Warszawa 2005.
• Gutenbaum J., Modele matematyczne systemów, Wydawnictwo Exit, Warszawa 2003.
• Podstawy symulacji komputerowej, Praca zbiorowa, Wyd. AGH, Kraków 1996.
• Tyszer J. Symulacja cyfrowa, WNT, Warszawa 1990.
6. Type of course
Obligatory
7. Teaching team
Department of Computer Networks, Electronics and Telecommunication
8. Course structure
Form Number of hours
Semester year
Lecture
Classes
30/12 6 3
Laboratory
Project
Seminar
30/12 6 3
Total student’s
180
workload
9. Assessment methods
Lecture – passing exam (written test, positive grade on laboratory).
Laboratory – working out assigned tasks (positive grades of three written reports).
10. Language of instruction
Polish
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