Lecture A2 (2024-08-29): Introduction to Simulation Modeling

In this lecture, we introduce the three different simulation methodologies (agent-based modeling, system dynamics modeling, and discrete event system simulation) and then focus on how stochastic modeling is used within discrete-event system simulation. In particular, we define terms such as system, dynamic system, state, state variable, activity, delay, resource, entity, and the notion of "input modeling."

Lecture A1 (2024-08-27): Introduction to Modeling

This lecture introduces the topic of modeling with particular focus on the role of quantitative modeling in industrial engineering and operations research. This is an introduction to a course on stochastic simulation.

Lecture 0 (2024-08-22): Introduction to the Course and Its Policies

In this lecture, we outline the structure and purpose of IEE 475 (Simulating Stochastic Systems) for the Fall 2024 semester at Arizona State University. We go over topics covered in the syllabus and on the course learning management system website.