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Title OPERATIONS MODELLING AND SIMULATION
Code EBUS504
Coordinator Dr JE Hernandez Hormazabal
Operations and Supply Chain Management
J.E.Hernandez@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 7 FHEQ First Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24

     18

     42
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 108
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Simulation There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1  9 weeks x 2 hours e    55       
Class test There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1  2 Hours    45       

Aims

To understand a range of modelling analytical methods and their appropriate applications;

To understand the dynamic nature of systems and their behavioural characteristics;

To understand how real system modules are developed, tested and validated;

To develop confidence in the use of commercially available simulation tools, eg Witness.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Be able to develop models for business process reengineering;

(LO2) Be able to specify and demonstrate a computer simulation for business process modelling;

(LO3) Be able to apply statistical and analytical techniques for simulation experimentation;

(S1) Adaptability

(S2) Problem solving skills

(S3) Commercial awareness

(S4) Teamwork

(S5) Organisational skills

(S6) Communication skills

(S7) IT skills

(S8) International awareness

(S9) Lifelong learning skills

(S10) Ethical awareness

(S11) Leadership

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Syllabus
 

Introduction to Process Modelling and Simulation, two lectures;

Charting and process representation techniques, four lectures:

Flowcharting and process mapping, Gannt charts, activity cycle diagrams, cross functional process maps, IDEF 0,1,2 models, data flow diagrams;

Introduction to system dynamics, four lectures:

Defining problems dynamically, representation techniques, model conceptualisation, formation and testing;

Deterministic and probabilistic models, three lectures:

Characteristics of probabilistic models, types of distributions, queuing theory, inventory models;

Computer simulation models, five lectures:

Process based, three-phase approach, overview to software tools, the development stages of a computer simulation model, developing scenarios, interpretation of results;

MCDM techniques, two lectures;

Case studies, four lectures:

Case studies demonstrating the practical aspects of developing simulation models with a review of the benefits and problems encountered;

Witness & Vensim labs, 18 hours.

Recommended Texts
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