SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
60549MEEOS-MNE0165 Simulation Techniques 0 Spring
2 2 3 7
Course Type : Elective Course V
Cycle: Bachelor      TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:First Cycle      EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Name of Coordinator: Instructor CEM KAZAN
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SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: The design and analysis of simulation models
The use of simulation for estimation, comparison of policies, and optimization
Use of simulation as a decision tool
Course Content:

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) Introduction to Simulation
2) Simulation by Hand
3) Input Modeling
4) Random Number Generation
5) Random Variate Generation
6) Simulation Examples
7) Arena Modeling Basic Operations
8) Midterm
9) Arena Modeling Basic Operations
10) Arena Modeling Detailed Operations
11) Arena Modeling Detailed Operations
12) Statistical Analysis of Output from Terminating Simulations
13) Intermediate Modeling and Steady-State Statistical Analysis
14) Entity Transfer
15) Final
*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks: Banks, J., Carson, J. S., Nelson, B. L., and Nicol, D. M., Discrete-Event System Simulation, 2013, Pearson
Kelton, W. D., Sadowski, R. P., and Zupick, N. B., Simulation with Arena, 6th Ed., McGraw Hill, 2015
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Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Programme Learning Outcomes Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1) Works effectively individually and in multi-disciplinary teams, takes responsibility
1) Has sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and management engineering; use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields together to solve Management Engineering problems
1) Experiences all processes in business life.
1) Acquires the analyzing solving the problems and managing the conflicts.
1) Uses and applies theoretical and applied sciences in the field of basic science subjects for the solution of management engineering problems.
1) Identifies, defines, formulates and solves complex Management Engineering problems; for this purpose selects and applies appropriate analytical and modeling methods
2) Accesses information and for this purpose searches for resources, uses databases and other information resources
2) Analyzes Management Engineering applications, designs and develops models to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions. For this purpose, it selects and uses appropriate methods, tools and technologies.
2) Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field.
2) Designs a complex system, process, device or product to meet certain requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; applies modern design methods for this purpose
2) Participates as a team member and takes responsibility in the environments that require the solving of the conflicts and acts as a leader when necessary.
3) Has awareness for ethical and social responsivity.
3) Has awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, follows developments in science and technology and renews itself continuously
3) Owns the competencies required by the constantly developing field of management engineering and the global competitive environment.
3) Selects and uses modern techniques and tools required for engineering applications; uses information technologies and at least one computer software (European Computer Driving License Advanced Level) effectively
3) Questions the application with theoretical knowledge.
4) Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester.
4) By supporting the learnt courses with quantitative and qualitative data; and by using verbal and visual communication means, s/he transfers them to the groups within and outside his/her group in a systematical and effective way.
4) Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field.
4) Communicates effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing, has at least one foreign language knowledge at the level of European Language Portfolio B1
4) Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes and interprets the results for the investigation of engineering problems
5) Evaluates the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view.
5) Manages projects, has conscious of workplace practices, employee health, environmental and work safety; aware of the legal consequences of engineering applications
5) Designs, develops, implements integrated systems for the production of concrete or abstract outputs containing people, materials, information, equipment and energy; controls and improves the operation of these systems
5) S/he acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field.
6) Has awareness of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications; has awareness of entrepreneurship and innovativeness and knowledgeable about contemporary issues
6) Develops strategical, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas.
7) Acquires competence of managing the change.
7) Has professional and ethical responsibility
8) Has consciousness of the concept of quality
8) Shows development personally and socially with and awareness for lifelong learning.
9) Has entrepreneurship awareness to undertake the establishment process of a business
9) Follows advanced technologies and developments about digital transformation.
10) Has cultural awareness and s/he transfers this to the groups within and outside his/her field.
11) Has awareness about citizenship competency.
12) Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least B1 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B2/B2+).

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level
Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level
Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods # of practice per semester Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10.00
Quizzes 2 % 10.00
Project 1 % 10.00
Midterms 1 % 20.00
Semester Final Exam 1 % 50.00
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE