COMS 4550: Simulation: Algorithms and Implementation
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: COMS 3110 and STAT 3050, STAT 3300 or STAT 3410 and ENGL 2500
Introduction to discrete-event simulation with a focus on computer science applications, including performance evaluation of networks and distributed systems. Overview of algorithms and data structures necessary to implement simulation software. Discrete and continuous stochastic models, random number generation, elementary statistics, simulation of queuing and inventory systems, Monte Carlo simulation, point and interval parameter estimation. Graduate credit requires additional in-depth study of concepts.