Computer Science 590M - Introduction to Simulation

Using computers for system design and decision making under uncertainty. Monte Carlo methods, modeling discrete-event stochastic systems, random number generation, time-advance mechanisms, output analysis, simulation-based optimization. This course counts as a CS Elective toward the CS major (BA or BS).

Open to Computer Science graduate students. LECT 01 FOR UNDERGRADS; LECT 02 FOR GRADS. SEATS SAVED FOR INCOMING GRAD STUDENTS. SOME BACKGROUND IN STOCHASTIC PROCESSES IS HELPFUL, BUT NOT REQUIRED, AS THE MATERIAL WILL BE DEVELOPED IN CLASS. INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION REQUIRED FOR UNDERGRADUATE IE MAJORS MEETING PREREQUISITES AND GRADUATE IE STUDENTS. STUDENTS NEEDING INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/overrides.