Simulation of networks and telematics applications
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Study: Master in Telematics Engineering (264)
EPI
Coordinating teacher: SERRANO YAÑEZ-MINGOT, PABLO
Department assigned to the subject: Department of Telematic Engineering
Type: Compulsory
ECTS Credits: 3.0 ECTS
Course: 1º
Semester: 1º
Students are expected to have completed
It is required to have some basic knowledge of statistics and probability, plus some programming skills.
Competences and skills that will be acquired and learning results.
Critical analysis of a simulation tools capabilities, in particular with respect to telematics engineering problems.
Analysis and evaluation of the results from a simulation tool.
Description of contents: programme
Fundamentals of simulation for telematics. Variables to consider, modules, simulation time handling.
Core elements of a discrete-event simulator tool: event handling, time advance.
Development of a simulation project, presentation and defense.
Simulation environments for discrete-event simulation.
Learning activities and methodology
Classroom lectures, exposing the fundamentals of simulations.
Laboratory classes, where the focus is set on developing simulation tools and on their use.
Assessment System
% end-of-term-examination 20
% of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 80
Basic Bibliography
Averill M. Law. Simulation Modeling and Analysis. McGraw-Hill. 2015
The course syllabus and the academic weekly planning may change due academic events or other reasons.
