Session nine will explain why
time compression is necessary to predict the future.
You will be able to comprehend how the quality of
the model used directly affects the quality of the
simulation. Also, be able to recognize the uses of
simulation as well as identify whether a model of
a system is continuous or discrete, whether a model
of a system is predictable or probabilistic and whether
a model of a system contains feedback. Be able to
analyze the Monopoly game simulation as an example
of strategy building with a computer and the SimCity
simulation as an example of long-term versus short-term
planning in a feedback environment. Next, understand
how and why validation of a model is done. Be able
to understand how simulation languages make writing
simulations easier. Finally, identify the specialized
hardware necessary for virtual reality and recognize
situations in which virtual reality would be appropriate.
The
following are the activities for this Week. It is important
to emphasize that each assignment is designed to be performed
in one day, and maximum two if pertinent.
