Fall 2022 - MATH 495 D100
Selected Topics in Applied Mathematics (3)
Class Number: 7390
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Alexander Rutherford
arruther@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
Will be specified according to the particular topic or topics offered under this course number.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
The topics included in this course will vary from term to term depending on faculty availability and student interest.
COURSE DETAILS:
Topic: Simulation Modeling with Applications
Review of the basics of probability and random number generation. Methods for generating discrete and continuous random variables, including Poisson processes. Queuing theory and the discrete event simulation approach to analysis of probability models. Statistical analysis of simulated data, including variance reduction techniques and model validation. Applications will include modelling of epidemics, healthcare modelling, and inventory modelling.
Grading
- Assignments 25%
- Midterm Exam 25%
- Participation 10%
- Project 40%
NOTES:
Prerequisites:
STAT 380
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(MATH 232 or MATH 240) and STAT 270
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REQUIREMENTS:
This course is delivered in person, on campus. Should public health guidelines recommend limits on in person gatherings, this course may include virtual meetings. As such, all students are recommended to have access to strong and reliable internet, the ability to scan documents (a phone app is acceptable) and access to a webcam and microphone (embedded in a computer is sufficient).
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
S.M. Ross, Simulation, 5th edition.
SFU Library online access link: https://sfu-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/1u29dis/TN_cdi_askewsholts_vlebooks_9780124159716
ISBN: 9780124158252
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
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Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
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