Course Syllabus Suggestion

Earlier editions of this textbook have been used for multiple semesters in my course at the University of Arkansas. The course that I teach is to junior/senior level undergraduate industrial engineering students. In addition, graduate students that have never had a course in simulation may take the course. Graduate students are given extra homework assignments and are tested over some of the more theoretical aspects presented in the text (e.g. acceptance/rejection, etc.). I am able to cover Chapter 1-7 within a typical 16 week semester offering. A typical topic outline is as follows:

Week	Topics	Readings
1	Introduction, Generating Pseudo-Random Numbers	Chapter 1, Appendix
2	Generating Random Variates	Appendix
3	Probability Distribution Modeling	Appendix
4	Introduction to Simulation and Arena	Chapter 2
5	Introduction to Simulation and Arena	Chapter 2
6	Statistical Analysis for Finite Horizon Simulation	Chapter 3
7	Processes and Basic Entity Flow	Chapter 4
8	Processes and Basic Entity Flow	Chapter 4
9	Statistical Analysis for Infinite Horizon Simulation	Chapter 5
10	Advanced Process Concepts	Chapter 6
11	Advanced Process Concepts	Chapter 6
12	Entity Movement and Material Handling Constructs	Chapter 7
13	Entity Movement and Material Handling Constructs	Chapter 7
14	Project work
15	Project work
16	Project due

I use smaller quizzes on the individual topics/chapters, team activities, homework, and a project. Note that the material is compressed to allow dedicated time for a project at the end of the semester. For instructors that do not require a project, then a less aggressive schedule can be easily achieved.