Academic Catalog

EM523 MONTE CARLO SIMULATION FOR OPERATIONS ANALYSIS

Course Code: 8660523
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Engineering Management
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Assoc.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA KEMAL TURAL
Offered Semester: Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Introduction to Monte Carlo simulation. Principles of simulation modeling. The design and analysis of simulation models. Performing Monte Carlo simulations via Excel spreadsheet models. Use of simulation as a decision tool. Monte Carlo simulation applications in the areas of production and service systems. Statistical analysis of simulation input and output data. Case studies.