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304631 (v.2) Introduction to Simulation 304


 

Area:

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

    12713 (v.2) Software Engineering 204 or any previous version
    OR
    12703 (v.2) Engineering Programming 104 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Introduction to modelling techniques and simulation processes that enable representation of real world systems and/or phenomena for applications in distributed and non-distributed architectures. Current applications of real-time and non-real-time simulation environments for analysis, training and gaming such as Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) and the High Level Architecture (HLA). Presentation through modelling and simulation development fundamentals and techniques, model engineering, experimental design, system analysis and reduction, simulation design and analysis and application areas.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have gained an understanding of modelling technique and simulation approaches to support analysis and training/gaming environments.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Harrell, C., Ghosh, B. and Bowden, R., 2000, 'Simulation using ProModel', New York, McGraw-Hill.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Practicals and Projects 40%. Assignment 20%. Mid Semester Examination 15%. Final Examination 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 31300 Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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