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ISE-5424: Simulation I

Description: Introduction to stochastic discrete-event simulation. Theoretical foundations for stochastic simulation methodology and design, and analysis of simulation experiments. Simulation modeling and programming in general-purpose languages and using some specialized simulation software packages. Applications are drawn from various settings, such as manufacturing, financial, logistics, and service systems. Course projects on solving a real-world decision-making problem under uncertainty, each involving building a simulation model based on a case description, conducting design of simulation experiments, and performing simulation-based analysis.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: ISE-5034 or STAT-5104

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 6

Average GPA: 3.48 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 56.85%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Xi Chen202463.5%26.0%7.1%1.5%1.8%0.0%3.486

Grade Distribution Over Time

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Fall 2019Fall 2020Fall 2021Fall 2022Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W