Course detail

System Simulation

FSI-FSIAcad. year: 2007/2008

The course deals with the following topics: Fundamentals of the systems theory. Classification of elements and systems. Numerical and analog simulation methods. Modelling by means of formal systems and finite automata. Continuous, discrete, mixed, object-oriented simulation systems and bulk service systems.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. RNDr. Ing. Jiří Šťastný, CSc.

Department

Institute of Automation and Computer Science (ÚAI)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will be able to use software methods and applications for simulation.

Prerequisites

Fundamentals of mathematics, including differential and integral calculus of functions in one and more variables and solution of system differential equations. Fundamentals of physics, mechanics, electrical engineering and automatic control, knowledge of programming techniques in environment Delphi or C++.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Course-unit credit is conditional on completing of computer projects. Exam has a written and an oral part and tests students’ knowledge of the subject-matter covered in the course.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to make students familiar with the methods and selected software supporting the computer simulation.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at seminars is checked by means of projects.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Ross S.: Simulation, 3rd edition, Academic Press, 2002
Zeigler B., Praehofer H., Kim T.: Theory of Modelling and Simulation, 2nd edition, Academic Press, 2000
Fishwick P.: Simulation Model Design and Execution, Building Digital Worlds, Prentice-Hall, 1995

Recommended reading

Šťastný, J.: Simulace systémů. Elektronická studijní opora, VUT Brno, 2002

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B2341-3 Bachelor's

    branch B2370-00 , 3. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Ing. Jiří Šťastný, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to computer simulation.
2. Fundamentals of the system theory.
3.-5. Classification of elements and systems (examples).
6.-7. Numerical simulation methods.
8. MATLAB-SIMULINK environment.
9. Analog simulation methods.
10. Modelling by means of finite automata.
11. Modelling by means of formal systems.
12. Continuous, discrete and mixed simulation systems.
13. Object-oriented systems and bulk service systems.

Computer-assisted exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Martin Minařík, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Outline of the workshop, examples of selected software supporting computer simulation.
2. Setting of projects in a standard environment (Delphi, C++).
3. Simulation program SIPRO, examples.
4.-7. Solution of and consultations on the projects in SIPRO environment.
8. MATLAB-SIMULINK environment, examples.
9.-12. Solution of and consultation on the projects in MATLAB-SIMULINK environment.
13. Course-unit credit awarding for computer projects processed.