Simulation for Computer Science Majors

PI建议对现有的主要为高级计算机科学专业设计的模拟课程进行广泛的修改和重组：1）使用商用软件（GPSS/H）开发一套完整的实验练习; 2）将这些材料与相关的计算机科学参考材料和软件使用说明沿着纳入正式的实验手册; 3）使用本手册和模拟理论的单一文本实施试点课程; 4）通过收集和分析学生和教师的反馈来评估新课程; 5）为教师准备教学大纲和详细的注释课程大纲，与手册和文本相关联;以及6）分发准备好的材料。 所编写的材料将是灵活的，高度模块化，以便其他机构采用或改编。 该项目将在哥伦比亚特区大学（UDC）进行，该大学的学生中89%是少数民族。 教学材料的目的是特别有助于计算机科学专业的学生，为他们提供计算机模拟的市场技能，预计可以提高他们获得学士学位的专业职位的能力。

The PI proposes extensive revision and restructuring of an existing simulation course designed primarily for senior computer science majors by: 1) developing an integrated set of laboratory exercises using commercially available software (GPSS/H); 2) incorporating these materials into a formal laboratory manual along with related computer science reference materials and instructions in the use of the software; 3) implementing a pilot course using this manual together with a single text in the theory of simulation; 4) evaluating the new course by collecting and analyzing feedback from students and faculty; 5) preparing a syllabus and a detailed annotated course outline for the instructor, keyed to the manual and the text; and 6) dissemination of the prepared materials. The materials developed will be flexible and highly modular allowing their adoption or adaptation at other institutions. This project will be undertaken at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), a university whose student body is 89% minority. The instructional materials are designed to be especially helpful to computer science students by providing them with marketable skills in computer simulation which can be expected to enhance their ability to obtain professional positions with a bachelor's degree.