CS 683 - Computer Simulation

Units: 3
Introduction to construction and analysis of models by computer simulation. Study of discrete and/or continuous simulation languages. Applications to modeling technological, biological, industrial, and physical processes. Programming projects and review of literature.

Prerequisites: CS 401 or CS 601.
Credit Restrictions: Computer Science M.S. or B.S. students only.
Equivalent Quarter Course: CS 6870.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, or Hybrid.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Create an accurate simulation model of a real-world system using formal specification methods.
Implement an event-driven simulation.
Compare and contrast a computer simulation vs. real-world phenomenon.
Assess characteristics of complex adaptive systems.