CSE, DUET

Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur

Department of Computer Science and Engineering
DEGREE PROGRAM: B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering

Part A

1. Course No: CSE 4711

2. Course Title: Simulation and Modeling

3. Course Type: Core Course

4. Year/Semester: 4th year 1st semester

5. Academic Session: 2021 − 2022

6. Course Teacher: Dr. Momotaz Begum & Sabah Binte Noor

7. Pre-requisite (If any): None

8. Credit Value: 3.00

9. Contact Hours: 42.00 Hours

10. Total Marks: 300 (CIE: 90 and SEE: 210)

11. Rationale of the Course Simulation and modeling are a fundamental part of every real-world ex-
periment and invention. It facilitates the exact equivalent environment of the target application to
analyze and verify the ideas.

12. CLO and PLO Mapping

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)- at the end of the Course, the student will be able to -

CLOs Outcomes
CLO1 Understand basic concepts in modeling and simulation (M&S).
CLO2 Classify various simulation models and give practical examples for each category.
CLO3 Explain parallel and distributed simulation methods. And Analyze output data pro-
duced by a model and test validity of the model
CLO4 Construct a model for a given set of data and check its validity.

Mapping of Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) to Program Outcomes (POs):

CLOs PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CLO1 3 1
CLO2 3 1
CLO3 2 2 3
CLO4 3 1 1

Note: Please refer to Appendix A for program learning outcome details.

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CLOs Teaching-Learning Strategy Assessment Strategy

CLO1 Classroom instruction Power point presentation and Examination/Class Test
Group Discussion
CLO2 Classroom instruction Power point presentation Problem Examination/Class
solving Test/Assignment
CLO3 Classroom instruction Power point presentation and Prob- Examination/Class
lem solving Test/Assignment
CLO4 Classroom instruction Power point presentation Problem Examination/Class
solving and Project Work Test/Assignment

Part B
13. Course Plan:

Part A : Conducted by Dr. Momotaz Begum

No. of TOPIC/COURSE CONTENT Teaching-Learning Assessment Strategy CLOs

Lec- Strategy
ture
2 Simulation modeling basics: systems Classroom instruc- Examination/Class CLO1;
models and simulation; Classification tion; Power point Test /Assignment CLO2
of simulation models; Steps in a simu- presentation; Prob-
lation study; lem solving
5 Concepts in discrete-event sim- Classroom instruc- Examination/Class CLO1;
ulation: event-scheduling vs. tion; Powerpoint Test /Assignment CLO3
process-interaction approaches; presentation; Prob-
time-advance mechanism; organi- lem solving
zation of a discrete-eventsimulation
model;
6 Continuous simulation models; Com- Classroom instruc- Examination/Class CLO2;
bined discreet-continuous models; tion; Powerpoint Test /Assignment CLO3;
presentation; Prob- CLO4
lem solving
8 Monte Carlo simulation; Simulation of Classroom in- Examination/Class CLO1;
queuing systems. struction; Problem Test /Assignment CLO3
solving

Part B : Conducted by Sabah Binte Noor

No. of TOPIC/COURSE CONTENT Teaching-Learning Assessment Strategy CLOs

Lec- Strategy
ture
4 Basic terminologies of probability Classroom instruc- Examination/ Class CLO1;
with examples; statistical distribu- tion; Powerpoint Test/ Assignment CLO2
tions presentation; Prob-
lem solving

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3 Bernoulli distribution; Binomial dis- Classroom instruc- Examination/ Class CLO1;

tribution; Geometric distribution and tion; Powerpoint Test/ Assignment CLO2
Poisson distribution presentation; Prob-
lem solving
4 PERT; CPM; Activity network; Criti- Classroom instruc- Examination/ Class CLO3;
cal Path method; Network model of tion; Powerpoint Test/ Assignment CLO4
a project; Analysis of an activity net- presentation; Prob-
work. lem solving
4 Critical path computation such as for- Classroom instruc- Examination/ Class CLO4;
ward pass and backward pass. tion; Powerpoint Test Assignment CLO5
presentation; Prob-
lem solving

Part C
14. Assessment and Evaluation

(a) Assessment Strategy: Direct Assessment

(b) Marks Distribution:

Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE)

Class Test 60 marks (20%)
Attendance & In-class participation 30 Marks (10%)

Semester End Examination (SEE)

Final Examination 210 Marks (70%)

(c) Assessment Schedule:

Assessment Week
Class Test-1 It will be announced later
Class Test-2 It will be announced later
Class Test-3 It will be announced later
Class Test-4 It will be announced later
Final Exam As per the university schedule

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(d) Grading Policy:

Letter Grade Percentage Grade Point

A+ 80% or above 4
A 75% to less than 80% 3.75
A- 70% to less than 75% 3.5
B+ 65% to less than 70% 3.25
B 60% to less than 65% 3
B- 55% to less than 60% 2.75
C+ 50% to less than 55% 2.5
C 45% to less than 50% 2.25
D 40% to less than 45% 2
F Less than 40% 0

Part D
15. Learning Materials

(a) Textbook:
• Jerry Banks, John S. Carson, Barry L. Nelson, David M. Nicol, ”Discrete-Event System Sim-
ulation,” 5th Edition.
• -Averill M. Law, ”Simulation Modeling and Analysis”
• Geoffrey Gordon, ”System Simulation” 2nd Edition
• Narsingh Deo, ”System Simulation with digital computer”

Notes

1. Any form of academic dishonesty, including cheating and plagiarism, may be reported to the univer-
sity authority.

Contact for questions and problem solving

Dr. Momotaz Begum Sabah Binte Noor
Professor, CSE Department Assistant Professor, CSE Department
DUET, Gazipur DUET, Gazipur
Room # 328/B, Old Academic Building, DUET, 1707 Office: 7014, New academic building
Phone: 01907621451 Phone: 3263(PABX), 01674161629
Email: drmomotaz@duet.ac.bd Email: sabah@duet.ac.bd

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Appendix A : Program Outcomes

POs Category Program Outcomes

PO1 Engineering Knowledge Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineer-
ing fundamentals and an engineering specialization to
the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO2 Problem Analysis Identify, formulate, research the literature and analyze
complex engineering problems and reach substantiated
conclusions using first principles of mathematics, the
natural sciences and the engineering sciences.
PO3 Design/Development of Solutions Design solutions for complex engineering problems and
design system components or processes that meet the
specified needs with appropriate consideration for pub-
lic health and safety as well as cultural, societal and en-
vironmental concerns.
PO4 Investigations Conduct investigations of complex problems, consider-
ing design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of
data and synthesis of information to provide valid con-
clusions.
PO5 Modern tool usage Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, re-
sources and modern engineering and IT tools including
prediction and modeling to complex engineering activi-
ties with an understanding of the limitations.
PO6 The engineer and society Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to
assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues
and the consequent responsibilities relevant to profes-
sional engineering practice.
PO7 Environment and sustainability Understand the impact of professional engineering so-
lutions in societal and environmental contexts and
demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable
development.
PO8 Ethics Apply ethical principles and commit to professional
ethics, responsibilities and the norms of the engineering
practice.
PO9 Individual work and teamwork Function effectively as an individual and as a member
or leader of diverse teams as well as in multidisciplinary
settings.
PO10 Communication Communicate effectively about complex engineering ac-
tivities with the engineering community and with soci-
ety at large. Be able to comprehend and write effective
reports, design documentation, make effective presenta-
tions and give and receive clear instructions.
PO11 Project management and finance Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the en-
gineering and management principles and apply these
to one’s own work as a member or a leader of a team to
manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
PO12 Life Long Learning Recognize the need for and have the preparation and
ability to engage in independent, life-long learning in
the broadest context of technological change.

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