COMP 421: Mathematical Modeling and Simulation

Course Information

General Information

Credit Hours

• 3

Prerequisites

• STAT 203: Statistics

• MATH 132: Applied Calculus II or MATH 162: Calculus II

• One or more of the following:

  • MATH 215: Object Oriented Math Programming

  • COMP 215: Object-Oriented Programming with Mathematics

  • COMP 170: Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

About

The tool of simulation is probably the most useful tool for analyzing problems that arise in real applications which are much too complicated to be analyzed mathematically. One example is the study of inventory control policies. When should the inventory be checked? How many units should be ordered? What are the anticipated consequences of these decisions?

Description

We simulate the random character of the demand for the product and the delay in receiving orders of the product.

Outcome

The objective is to provide management with relevant information for constructing an acceptable inventory policy.

Syllabi

See the Current Course Syllabi.