Course syllabus - Simulation of production systems

Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide basic knowledge in discrete event simulation and how to apply it as a support of improvement of industrial processes that involve complex change.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
 
1. design the simulation model of production systems making use of a systems perspective, applying simulation concepts, and understanding the relationship among system elements
2. build the simulation model of a production system applying the principles of data collection and analysis, developing accurate models and employing modeling strategies
3. experiment with changes in a simulation model of a production system by analyzing scenarios, documenting activities and applying simulation knowledge in a case study

Course content

- Introduction to Discrete Event Simulation in production systems
- Principles of simulation and systems modeling
- Establishing the relationship among system elements
- Fundamental concepts for data collection and analysis
- Importance of modeling accuracy
- Simulation modeling strategies
- Analysis of scenarios
- Communicating simulation results
- Discrete event simulation cases in manufacturing practice
 

Tuition

Lectures, seminars, and laboratory work.

Specific requirements

At least 30 credits Product-  and process development at advanced level.

In addition, Swedish course B/Swedish course 3 and English course A/English course 6 are required. For courses given entirely in English, exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course B/Swedish course 3.
 

Examination

Written assignment (INL1), 3 credits, examines the learning objective 1, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5
Written assignment (INL2), 3 credits, examines the learning objective 3, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5
Seminar (SEM1), 1,5 credits, examines the learning objective 2, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G)

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course overlaps with 5 credits towards PPU430 Simulation of production systems 5 credits.