Principles of Modeling

Course Objectives

This course will begin your mastery of the art and science of designing, evaluating, and understanding models of the real world. Students learn to capture the essential elements of a problem and cast them into the practical and useful forms that make up the conceptual, dynamic, logical, and data models of a system.

Audience

This course provides the essential core knowledge necessary for all modeling and simulation professionals. Key applications, events, ideas, and technologies are provided in clear, understandable presentations. It teaches you to think like a modeler when approaching a problem for the first time.

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COURSE OUTLINE

1. Introduction

Introduces the basic terms, concepts, techniques, and applications of modeling. Sets the stage for exploring each of the key pieces of modeling and simulation.

2. The Philosophy

Explains what it means to create a model, why we model and what advantages are realized. Illustrates the difference between the Art and the Science of modeling.

3. The Principles

Demonstrates the prevalence of modeling in the world. Presents the basic principles derived by key thinkers over a lifetime of experience - Alan Pritsker, Grady Booch, Ivar Jacobsen, Averill Law, Paul Fishwick, and others.

4. The Products

Introduces the complete family of models necessary to capture the behavior of a system - Conceptual, Dynamic, Logical, Decision, and Control models.

5. The Process

Provides a practical process for creating models using the Unified Modeling Language as a tool. Walks you through the entire modeling process from problem statement to the specification of data to drive the model.

6. The Practice

Provides an opportunity for students to apply the concepts they have learned to a real modeling problem. Using the concepts immediately after learning them reinforces their practical application.

INSTRUCTOR

ROGER SMITH is an award-winning simulation professional who is intimately involved in designing, developing, and fielding simulations to military and entertainment customers. He has contributed to JSIMS, WARSIM, NASM, TACSIM, AWSIM, Flight Simulators, and System Simulators.

Mr. Smith is a leader in the simulation industry, working with ACM, SCS, WSC, University of Virginia, University of Florida, Georgia Tech, Florida Tech, UCF, and others to advance the science and profession of modeling and simulation.

CLIENT COMMENTS

“Right on the money! Covers all the key areas!“

“Excellent job of explaining core ideas through practical examples.“

“The teaching technique enhances learning and understanding of a difficult subject.“

“Will help me become an excellent simulation project manager.”

“Instructor was a dynamic speaker.”

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