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SYNTHESIZED SCHOOL PROGRAM
ACADEMIC UNIT: Escuela Superior de Cómputo

ACADEMIC PROGRAM: Ingeniería en Sistemas Computacionales.

LEARNING UNIT: Systems Simulation LEVEL: III

AIM OF THE LEARNING UNIT:

The student Designs simulations of complex systems based on mathematical methods and computational models.

CONTENTS:
I. Fundamentals of simulation models.
II. Modeling of complex systems.
III. Valid and credible Simulation Models

TEACHING PRINCIPLES:
The learning unit will be addressed from the project-oriented learning strategy, the teacher apply the heuristic
method, with which it carried out learning activities that will guide the development of skills of abstraction, analysis
and design of efficient algorithms, using theoretical and practical tools, such is the case for the implementation of
computer programs that demonstrate the concepts of the unit. The activities done in class to encourage students
some techniques, such as collaborative, participatory, brainstorming, graphic organizers, inquiry documents,
worksheets, supplementary statement of issues, discussion and directed the execution of a project software. It is
the responsibility of the teacher decide the features of the project and the programs implemented by fixing the time
of preparation and delivery.

EVALUATION AND PASSING REQUIREMENTS:

This learning unit will be assessed from the portfolio of evidence, which is made up of: formative assessment,
summative and self-assessment and peer assessment rubrics.

Other means to pass this Unit of Learning:

• Evaluation of acknowledges previously acquired, with base in the issues defined by the academy.
• Official recognition by either another IPN Academic Unit of the IPN or by a national or international external
academic institution besides IPN.

REFERENCES:
• Cellier, F.E. Kofman, E. (2006). Continuous System Simulation. (1a Ed.). Berlin: Springer-Verlag. ISBN:
978-0387261027.
• Fábregas Ariza, A. Wadnipar Rojas, R. Paternina Arboleda, C. Mancilla Herrera, A. (2007). Simulación de
sistemas productivos con Arena (1ª Reimpresión). Colombia: Ed. Universidad del Norte (Ediciones
Uninorte). ISBN (13): 958-8133-24-6.
• Fritzson, P. (2006). Introducción al Modelado y Simulación de Sistemas Técnicos y Físicos con Modelica
(1ª Edición). España: Ed. Addlink media. ISBN (13): 978-84-611-2094-9.
• Torres Vega, P. (2010). Simulación de sistemas (1ª Edición). Lima: Ed. Universidad de Lima. Fondo
Editorial. ISBN (13): 978-99-724-5240-6.
• Zeigler, B.P. (2012). Guide to Modeling and Simulation of Systems of Systems. (1a Ed.). Berlin: Springer-
Verlag. ISBN: 978-0857298645.
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ACADEMIC UNIT: Escuela Superior de Cómputo. LEARNING UNIT: Systems Simulation

ACADEMIC PROGRAM: Ingeniería en Sistemas TYPE OF LEARNING UNIT: Theorical - Practical, Optative.
Computacionales VALIDITY: August, 2011.
LATERAL OUTPUT: Analista Programador de LEVEL: III.
Sistemas de Información. CREDITS: 7.5 Tepic, 4.39 SATCA
FORMATION AREA: Professional.
MODALITY: Presence.

ACADEMIC AIM
This learning unit contributes to the profile of graduates in Computer Systems Engineering, to develop the skills of effective
problem solving in complex dynamic systems modeling of practical problems. It also develops strategic thinking, creative
thinking, collaborative and participatory and assertive communication.

Requires learning units Probability and Statistics with knowledge for dynamic stochastic modeling and calculations applied
in the use of theoretical tools to characterize dynamic processes.

AIM OF THE LEARNING UNIT:

The student Designs simulations of complex systems based on mathematical methods and computational models.

CREDITS HOURS LEARNING UNIT DESIGNED BY: AUTHORIZED BY: Comisión de

Academia de Ciencias de la Computación Programas Académicos del Consejo
THEORETICAL CREDITS / WEEK: 3.0 General Consultivo del IPN

PRACTICAL CREDITS / WEEK: 1.5 REVISED BY:

Dr. Flavio Arturo Sánchez Garfias.
THEORETICAL HOURS / SEMESTER: Subdirección Académica
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PRACTICAL HOURS / SEMESTER: 27 Ing. Rodrigo de Jesús Serrano

APPROVED BY: Domínguez
AUTONOMOUS LEARNING HOURS: 54 Ing. Apolinar Francisco Cruz Lázaro. Secretario Técnico de la Comisión de
Presidente del CTCE Programas Académicos
CREDITS HOURS / SEMESTER: 81
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THEMATIC UNIT: I TITLE: Fundamentals of simulation models

UNIT OF COMPETENCE
The student exemplifies Simulation schemes for basic problems based on mathematical methods.
Teacher led- Autonomous
instruction Learning REFERENCES
No. CONTENTS KEY
HOURS HOURS
T P T P
1.1 The nature of the simulation 2.0 3.0 2.0 1C, 2C, 3B,
1.1.1 Computer simulation 4B, 5B
1.1.2 Rrandom Numbers
1.1.3 Evolution of the simulation time

1.2 Systems, models and simulation 3.0 3.0 3.0

1.2.1 System analyst
1.2.2 Model and program
1.2.3 Analysis: policies and performance measures

1.3 Steps in a simulation study 3.0 1.0 4.0 3.0

1.3.1 Evaluation of simulation models

Subtotals: 8.0 1.0 10.0 8.0

TEACHING PRINCIPLES
This Thematic Unit must begin with a framing of the course and the formation of teams. Will be Projects-Based learning
strategy, trough inductive method, with the techniques of elaboration of charts, technical data and exercise-solving,
exhibition in team, practical and production of learning evidence and the accomplishment of a project proposal.

LEARNING EVALUATION

Diagnostic Test
Project Portfolio:
Technical data 5%
Charts 5%
Exercise-solving 10%
Cooperative Presentation 10%
Report of Practicals 20%
Proposal of project 10%
Self-Evaluation Rubrics 2%
Cooperative Evaluation Rubrics 3%
Written Learning Evidence 35%
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THEMATIC UNIT: II TITLE: Modeling of complex systems

UNIT OF COMPETENCE
The student analyzes output data sets based on the theory of measurements.
Teacher led- Autonomous
instruction Learning REFERENCES
No. CONTENTS KEY
HOURS HOURS
T P T P
2.1 Output data analysis for a simple 2.0 3.0 2.0 1C, 2C, 3B,
2.1.1 Collection and processing of simulated data 4B, 5B
2.1.2 Multiple simulations and confidence intervals
2.1.3 Interpretation of results

2.2 Comparing alternative system configurations 3.0 4.0 3.0

2.2.1 Discrete event simulation
2.2.2 System Dynamics
2.2.3 Agent-based Simulation

2.3 Application Example: Simulation of manufacturing

systems 3.0 1.0 3.0 3.0
2.3.1 Causal diagrams and Forrester
2.3.2 Synergy

Subtotals: 8.0 1.0 10.0 8.0

TEACHING PRINCIPLES
Will be projects-Based learning strategy, trough heuristic method, with the techniques of charts, exercise-solving,
cooperative presentation, advance of the project, practical and the production of the learning evidences.

LEARNING EVALUATION
Project Portfolio:
Technical data 5%
Charts 5%
Computer programs w/reports 10%
Cooperative Presentation 10%
Advance of project 30%
Report of Practicals 10%
Self-Evaluation Rubrics 2%
Cooperative Evaluation Rubrics 3%
Written Learning Evidence 25%
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THEMATIC UNIT: III TITLE: Valid and credible Simulation Models

UNIT OF COMPETENCE
The student creates valid simulation models of complex systems based on mathematical methods.
Teacher led- Autonomous
instruction Learning
No. CONTENTS REFERENCES KEY
HOURS HOURS
T P T P
3.1 Basics 2.0 2.5 2.0 1C, 2C, 3B, 4B,
3.1.1 Systems Analysis 5B
3.1.2 System Design
3.1.3 Application systems

3.2 Some principles of simulation models valid 2.0 2.5 2.0

3.3 A three-step approach to developing simulation 2.0 2.5 2.0

3.3.1 models valid and credible
3.3.2 Component Specification
3.3.3 Specification of variables and parameters
Specification of functional relationships

3.4 Verification of computer simulation programs 2.0 1.0 2.5 2.0

Subtotals: 8.0 1.0 10.0 8.0

TEACHING PRINCIPLES
Will be projects-Based learning strategy, trough inductive and heuristic methods, with the techniques of elaboration of
exercise-solving, cooperative presentation, practical and learning evidence, the production of the learning evidences and
advance of the project.

LEARNING EVALUATION

Project Portfolio:
Technical data 5%
Charts 5%
Computer programs w/reports 10%
Cooperative Presentation 10%
Project report 50%
Report of Practicals 15%
Self-Evaluation Rubrics 2%
Cooperative Evaluation Rubrics 3%
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RECORD OF PRACTICALS

THEMATIC ACCOMPLISHMENT
No. NAME OF THE PRACTICAL DURATION
UNITS LOCATION
1 Fundamentals of simulation models. I 9.0 Computer Lab

2 Modeling of complex systems. II 9.0

3 Simulation models valid and credible. III 9.0

TOTAL OF
27.0
HOURS

EVALUATION AND PASSING REQUIREMENTS:

The practicals are considered mandatory to pass this learning unit.

The practicals worth 20% in thematic unit I.
The practicals worth 10% in thematic unit II.
The practicals worth 15% in thematic unit III.
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PERIOD UNIT EVALUATION TERMS

1 I Continuous evaluation 65% and written learning evidence 35%
2 II Continuous evaluation 75% and written learning evidence 25%
3 III Continuous evaluation 100%

The learning unit I is 30% worth of the final score

The learning unit II is 30% worth of the final score
The learning unit III is 40% worth of the final score

Other means to pass this Learning Unit:

I. Evaluation of acknowledges previously acquired, with base in the issues
defined by the academy.
II. Official recognition by either another IPN Academic Unit of the IPN or by a
national or international external academic institution besides IPN.

KEY B C REFERENCES
1 X Cellier, F.E. Kofman, E. (2006). Continuous System Simulation. (1a Ed.).
Berlin: Springer-Verlag. ISBN: 978-0387261027.

2 X Fábregas Ariza, A. Wadnipar Rojas, R. Paternina Arboleda, C. Mancilla

Herrera, A. (2007). Simulación de sistemas productivos con Arena (1ª
Reimpresión). Colombia: Ed. Universidad del Norte (Ediciones Uninorte).
ISBN (13): 958-8133-24-6.

3 X Fritzson, P. (2006). Introducción al Modelado y Simulación de Sistemas

Técnicos y Físicos con Modelica (1ª Edición). España: Ed. Addlink media.
ISBN (13): 978-84-611-2094-9.

4 X Torres Vega, P. (2010). Simulación de sistemas (1ª Edición). Lima: Ed.

Universidad de Lima. Fondo Editorial. ISBN (13): 978-99-724-5240-6.

5 X Zeigler, B.P. (2012). Guide to Modeling and Simulation of Systems of

Systems. (1a Ed.). Berlin: Springer-Verlag. ISBN: 978-0857298645.
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TEACHER EDUCATIONAL PROFILE PER LEARNING UNIT
1. GENERAL INFORMATION

ACADEMIC UNIT: Escuela Superior de Cómputo.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM: Ingeniería en Sistemas Computacionales. LEVEL III

FORMATION AREA: Institutional Basic Scientific Professional Terminal and

Integration

ACADEMY: Ciencias de la Computación LEARNING UNIT: Systems Simulation

SPECIALTY AND ACADEMIC REQUIRED LEVEL: Masters Degree or Doctor in Computer Science.

2. AIM OF THE LEARNING UNIT:

The student Designs simulations of complex systems based on mathematical methods and
computational models.
3. PROFFESSOR EDUCATIONAL PROFILE:

KNOWLEDGE PROFESSIONAL ABILITIES APTITUDES

EXPERIENCE
• Methods of • One year • Analysis and • Responsible.
analysis of experience in the synthesis. • Tolerant.
algorithms. analysis of • Problems • Honest.
• Algorithm design algorithms. resolution. • Respectful.
techniques. • One year • Cooperative. • Collaborative.
• Simulation experience in the • Leadership. • Participative.
Systems use of algorithm • Applications of • Interested to learning.
• Programming design techniques. Institutional • Assertive.
languages. • Two years Educational
• MEI. experience in Model.
• English Language handling groups • Decision making.
and collaborative
work.
• One year
experience as a
Professor of
Higher Education.

DESIGNED BY REVISED BY AUTHORIZED BY

Rosaura Palma Orozco Dr. Flavio Arturo Sánchez Garfias Ing. Apolinar Francisco Cruz Lázaro
COORDINATING PROFESOR Subdirector Académico Director

Date: 2011