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Using Mathematica To Aid Simulation Analysis, Paul Savory
Using Mathematica To Aid Simulation Analysis, Paul Savory
Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering: Faculty Publications
As computer power has increased, so has the capability of software developers to write programs that assist people with time-consuming tasks. Mathematica is such a program. The objective of this paper is to demonstrate how Mathematica, a symbolic programming environment, can be used to aid simulation analysis. In addition to a general discussion of Mathematica’s uses, advantages, and disadvantages, several examples will be presented. The examples include using Mathematica for distribution fitting, queueing analysis, random number generation, and creating a surface plot for optimization.
Issues In Developing An Undergraduate Simulation Course, Paul Savory
Issues In Developing An Undergraduate Simulation Course, Paul Savory
Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering: Faculty Publications
Experience in developing an undergraduate simulation course is described. The course introduces the philosophies, principles, and methodologies for discrete-event simulation modeling. Strategy in choosing the course simulation software is discussed, plus important areas of teaching emphasis are highlighted.