Unit 1: Introduction to Simulation (6 Hrs.)

Unit 2: Simulation of Continuous and Discrete System (7 Hrs.)

Continuous System Models, Analog Computer, Analog Methods, Hybrid Simulation, DigitalAnalog Simulators, Feedback Systems Discrete Event Simulation, Representation of time, Simulation Clock and Time Management, Models of Arrival Processes - Poisson Processes, Non-stationary Poisson Processes, Batch Arrivals; Gathering statistics, Probability and Monte Carlo Simulation

Unit 3: Queuing System (6 Hrs.)

Characteristics and Structure of Basic Queuing System, Models of Queuing System, Queuing notation, Single server and Multiple server Queueing Systems, Measurement of Queueing System Performance, Elementary idea about networks of Queuing with particular emphasis to computer system, Applications of queuing system

Unit 4: Markov Chains (2 Hrs.)

Features, Process Examples, Applications

Unit 5: Random Numbers (4 Hrs.)

Random Numbers and its properties, Pseudo Random Numbers, Methods of generation of Random Number, Tests for Randomness - Uniformity and independence, Random Variate Generation

Unit 6: Verification and Validation (4 Hrs.)

Design of Simulation Models, Verification of Simulation Models, Calibration and Validation of the models, Three-Step Approach for Validation of Simulation Models, Accreditation of Models

Unit 7: Analysis of Simulation Output (4 Hrs.)

Confidence Intervals and Hypothesis Testing, Estimation Methods, Simulation run statistics, Replication of runs, Elimination of initial bias

Unit 8: Simulation of Computer Systems (9 Hrs.)

Simulation Tools, Simulation Languages: GPSS, Case Studies of different types of Simulation Models and Construction of sample mathematical models