SYLLABUS MQA 2nd edition - LOG2513

1. Name and Logistic : Principles and Application (Simulation with PROMODEL)
Code of
Course/Mod (LOG2513)

ule

2. Synopsis This course is to equip students with the knowledge to understand and calculate the system

performance metrics in simulation table. Specifically, students will apply the Promodel

software to develop simulation model based on the real business. At the end, the aim to focus

on how to use simulation model to solve the real-world problems. Model Verification and

validation is to defined the best decision for improve business performance.

3. Name(s) of Arni Shahida Bt Muhammad
academic Bachelor of Science Computer (Honours), USM

staff

4. Semester Semester 5 / Year 2
and Year 3
offered

5. Credit
Value

6. Prerequisite -

(if any)

7. Course Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to:

Learning

Outcomes CLO1 : Determine the value in Simulation Table and calculate few system

performance metrics (C4, PLO1)

CLO2 : Apply and adapt the basic skills in building the model using Promodel software

(P6, PLO2)

CLO3 : Develop simulation model based on real situation in manufacturing

(C6, PLO6)

CLO4 : Determine the simulation model either accepted or rejected by using Model

Verification and Validation (C4, PLO1)

8. Mapping of

the Course Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) Teaching
Methods
course/mod Learning Assessments

ule to the Outcomes PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8

Programme CLO 1 / Lecture, Written Test
Learning CLO 2 /
Outcomes, CLO 3 Tutorial 1
Teaching CLO 4
Methods / Demo, Lab Test
and
Assessment Discussion
s
Case Study, Project,

/ Demo, Presentation

Discussion

Lecture, Written Test

Tutorial 2

TOTAL 2 1 1

9. Transferabl

e Skills: Skills learned in course of study which can be useful and utilized in other setting

10. Distribution Course Content Outline CLO Teaching and Learning Activities Total
of Student F2F NF2 SLT
Learning
Time (SLT) L P T OF

CHAPTER 1: 11 1 2 4

INTRODUCTION TO

SIMULATION

• What Is Simulation?
• Why Simulate?
• Doing Simulation
• Use of Simulation
• When Simulation Is

Appropriate

CHAPTER 2: SYSTEM 12 2 48

DYNAMIC

• System Definition
• System Elements
• Systems

Performance Metrics
• The System

Approach
• Identifying Problems

and Opportunities
• Systems Variables

CHAPTER 3: 1 2 4 6 12

SIMULATION BASICS

• Type of Simulation
• Simulation of Single

Queuing System
• Simulation of Two

Queuing System

CHAPTER 4: GETTING 2 1 2 36

STARTED

• Simulation

Procedure
• Reasons Why/

Simulation Projects Fail
• Data Collection and

Analysis
• Model Building
• Structural Elements

CHAPTER 5: 21 2 3 6

SIMULATION USING

PROMODEL

• Building a Model
• Running the

simulation
• Output Analysis

CHAPTER 6: PROMODEL 2 1 2 36

WORLD: VIEW, MENU,

AND TOTURIAL

• Introduction to the

ProModel Menu
• The Title and the

Menu Bars
• File Menu
• Edit Menu
• Build Menu
• Simulation Menu
• Output Menu
• Tools Menu
• View Menu
• Window Menu
• Help Menu
• Basic Modeling

Elements
• Locations
• Entities
• Arrivals
• Processing

CHAPTER 7: 22 2 4 8
BUILDING
YOUR FIRST
MODEL

• Building Your First

Simulation Model
• Locations, Entities,

Processing, Arrivals
• Distribution

Functions
• Add location
• Blocking

CHAPTER 8: BASIC 32 4 6 12

MODELING

CONCEPTS

• Introduction
• Multiple Locations,

Multiple Entity Types
• Multiple Parallel

Identical Locations
• Routing Rules
• Variables
• Decision

Statements

• IF-THEN-ELSE

Statement
• WHILE-Do Loop
• DO-WHILE Loop
• GOTO Statement
• Periodic System

Shutdown

CHAPTER 9: 3 2 4 6 12

INTERMEDIATE

MODELING CONCEPTS

• Attributes
• Using Attributes to

Track Customer Types
• Cycle Time
• Sorting, Inspecting a

Sample, and Rework
• Merging a Submodel
• Preventive

Maintenance and

Machine Breakdowns
• Downtime Using

MTBF and MTTR Data
• Downtime Using

MTTF and MTTR Data
• Operator Shifts
• Kanban System
• Tracking Cost

CHAPTER 10 31 2 3 6

MATERIAL HANDLING

CONCEPTS

• Introduction
• Multiple Conveyors
• Resources, Path
Networks, and
Interfaces
• Manual Material
Handling Systems
• Manual versus
Automated Material
Handling Systems
Automated
Manufacturing Cell
• Crane Systems

CHAPTER 11 4 2 4 6 12

VERIFICATION AND

VALIDATION

• Introduction
• Verification by
Tracing the Simulation
Model
• Model Validation

 Validating Input-
Output
Transformations

 Input –Output
Validation: Using
Historical Data

TOTAL 17 29 46 92

Continuous Assessment CLO Percentage(%) Total
SLT
1. Written Test 1 1 20%
25% 4
2. Lab Test 2 4
40%
3. Group Project & 3 16
Presentation 15%
4
4. Written Test 2 4 28

GRAND TOTAL SLT

11. TLA F2F NF2F Total Assessment F2F NF2F Total
Total SLT
L: Lecture CLO 1 L5 5 10 4
T: Tutorial CLO 2 T7 Written Test 1 1 3 4
P: Practical L5
O: Others T8 7 14
5 10

Lab Test 1 1 3
8 16

L 5 5 10 Group Project

CLO 3 & 2 14 16
T 10 10 20 Presentation

CLO 4 L2 2 4 Written Test 2 1 3 4

T4 4 8

Subtotal 46 46 92 5 23 28

Total SLT 120 Credit Hour 120/40 = 3

12. Identify Software Promodel version 7.5

special

requirement

or

resources

to deliver

the course

(eg:

software,

nursery,

computer

lab,

simulation

room)

13. Main 1. Harrell, C., Ghosh, B.K., and Bowden, R.O. (2011). Simulation using
references
supporting ProModel. McGraw-Hill.
the course
2. Langford, John W. (2007). Logistics: Principles and Applications 2nd Edition.
McGraw-Hill.

3. Mohamad Kadis, Mohd Azaki (2017). Logistics: Principles & Applications (Promodel).
Desktop Publisher.

Additional
references
supporting
the course
14. Other
additional
information