This document outlines the course plan for a Simulation Methods course taught at Al-Balqa Applied University. The 3 credit hour course is taught by Professor Nijad Al-Najdawi and meets once a week for 3 hours. The course provides an introduction to modeling and simulation with an emphasis on discrete simulation. Over the 16 week semester, topics such as the simulation life cycle, conceptual modeling, programming, and validation techniques are covered. Student assessment includes a project, midterm, and final exam. Attendance is required and academic integrity policies are enforced.

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COURSE PLAN
FIRST: BASIC INFORMATION
College
College Prince Abdullah bin Ghazi Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
Department Computer Science
Course
Course Title Simulation Methods
Course Code 501001788
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite
Instructor
Name Prof. Nijad Al-Najdawi
Office No.
Tel (Ext) -
E-mail n.al-najdawi@bau.edu.jo
Office Hours 2:00-4:00pm
Class Times Building Day Start Time End Time Room No.
IT W 4:00 PM 7:00 PM Lab 503
Text Books
Title Banks, J., Handbook of Simulation: Principles, Methodology, Advances, Applications, and
Practice, John Wiley & Sons, New York, NY.
References
Banks, J., J.S. Carson, B.L. Nelson, and D.M. Nicol, Discrete-Event System Simulation, Fourth Edition, Prentice-
Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ.
Fishman, G.S., Discrete-Event Simulation: Modeling, Programming, and Analysis, Springer, Berlin, Germany
Garrido, J.M., Object-Oriented Discrete-Event Simulation with Java: A Practical Introduction, Springer, Berlin,
Germany
Law, A.M. and W.D. Kelton, Simulation Modeling and Analysis, Third Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, NY.
Pooch, U.W., and J.A. Wall), Discrete Event Simulation: A Practical Approach, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL.

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SECOND: PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this course is to teach the fundamentals of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) with
emphasis on discrete M&S. The course is taught based on an M&S life cycle (a blueprint for conducting
an M&S project) developed by the instructor as applicable for any area of M&S. It covers the entire
M&S life cycle and teaches how to conduct a large-scale M&S project. The following topics are covered:
M&S fundamentals, M&S life cycle, Verification and Validation (V&V) and Quality Assurance (QA) over
the M&S life cycle. Problem Formulation. M&S Requirements Engineering. Simulation Conceptual
Modeling. Architecting an M&S Application. Design of an M&S Application. Simulation Input Data
Modeling. M&S Implementation / Programming. Random Number Generation. Random Variate
Generation. Simulation Programming Conceptual Frameworks. M&S Application Integration.
Experimentation with, Exercise or Use of an M&S Application. Presentation of M&S Project Results.
Certification of an M&S Application. Storage of Certified M&S Applications. Feedback on Use of a
Certified M&S Application. Principles of M&S V&V and QA. M&S Verification, Validation and Testing
Techniques.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to M&S by focusing on
Discrete M&S. The course aims to teach a student how to conduct an M&S project from A to Z
(i.e., throughout the entire M&S life cycle) and to become a “solution provider” to complex
problems by using M&S.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Having successfully completed this course, the student will be able to:
1. solve a problem by way of using M&S,
2. formulate a problem and specify requirements for an M&S application,
3. develop a simulation conceptual model,
4. architect a network-centric M&S application,
5. design and implement a Discrete M&S application,
6. participate in any M&S project with the title of M&S Engineer, and
7. effectively manage an M&S project throughout its entire life cycle.
COURSE SYLLABUS
Week Course Topic
Week 1 Introduction to M&S, Fundamentals
Week 2 Solving Problems Using Monte Carlo Simulation
Week 3 M&S Life Cycle (a blueprint, a detailed plan or a program of action for conducting
an M&S project)

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Week 4 Verification and Validation (V&V) and Quality Assurance (QA) throughout the M&S
life cycle
Week 5 Problem Formulation, M&S Requirements Engineering
Week 6 Simulation Conceptual Modeling
Week 7 Architecting a Network-Centric M&S Application
Week 8 Design of an M&S Application, Simulation Input Data Modeling
Week 9 M&S Implementation / Programming
Week 10 Random Number Generation, Random Variate Generation
Week 11 Simulation Programming Conceptual Frameworks
Week 12 Experimentation with, Exercise or Use of an M&S Application
Week 13 Presentation of M&S Project Results, Certification of an M&S Application
Week 14 Storage of Certified M&S Applications, Feedback on Use of a Certified M&S
Application
Week 15 Principles of Verification, Validation, Quality Assurance, and Certification of M&S
Applications
Week 16 M&S Verification, Validation, and Testing Techniques
COURSE LEARNING RESOURCES
This course will be taught using available resources including: lectures, data show and materials
uploaded to the e-learning system
ONLINE RESOURCES
Course presentation slides
• University E-Learning
ASSESSMANT TOOLS
(Write assessment tools that will be used to test students ability to understand the course material
and gain the skills and competencies stated in learning outcomes
ASSESSMENT TOOLS %
Project 20
Mid Exam 40
Final Exam 40
TOTAL MARKS 100

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THIRD: COURSE RULES
ATTENDANCE RULES
Attendance and participation are extremely important, and the usual University rules will apply.
Attendance will be recorded for each class. Absence of 10% will result in a first written warning.
Absence of 15% of the course will result in a second warning. Absence of 20% or more will result in
forfeiting the course and the student will not be permitted to attend the final examination. Should a
student encounter any special circumstances (i.e. medical or personal), he/she is encouraged to
discuss this with the instructor and written proof will be required to delete any absences from his/her
attendance records.
GRADING SYSTEM
• Check the score-entering system
REMARKS
Use of Mobile Devices, Laptops, etc. During Class, unexpected noises and movement automatically
divert and capture people's attention, which means you are affecting everyone’s learning
experience if your cell phone, laptop, etc. makes noise or is visually distracting during class. For this
reason, students are required to turn off their mobile devices and close their laptops during class.
Academic Integrity. Students, who copy assignments, allow assignments to be copied, or cheat on tests
will fail the assignment or test on the first offense, and may fail the entire course on the second.
Plagiarism means using words, ideas, or arguments from another person or source without citation.
Cite all sources consulted to any extent (including material from the internet), whether or not assigned
and whether or not quoted directly.
COURSE COORDINATOR
Course Coordinator: Prof. Nijad Al-Najdawi
Signature:
Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Department Head: Dr. Omar Zobi
Signature:
Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2020