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Principles of Modeling identifies the essential core concepts that must be mastered in order to create models of the real world.
The entire course is available free in
low resolution. You can view it as a Web-based Shockwave course using the
links below.
If you would like to purchase a copy of the high resolution DVD version
select the Purchase
button to the right.
This outline is your
guide through the series of lectures. Select a lecture, work to the end,
then close that window and return here to begin the next one.
- Principles
of Modeling. Sets the stage for exploring each of the
key pieces of modeling and simulation.
- Introduction.
Introduces the basic terms, concepts, techniques, and applications of
modeling.
- The
Philosophy. Explains what it means to create a model, why we
model, what advantages are realized. Illustrates the difference between
the Art and the Science of modeling.
- The
Principles. Demonstrates the prevalence of modeling in the world.
Presents the basic principles derived by key thinkers over a lifetime
of experience - Alan Pritsker, Grady Booch, Ivar Jacobsen, Averill Law,
Paul Fishwick, and others.
- The
Products. Introduces the complete family of models necessary
to capture the behavior of a system - Conceptual, Dynamic, Logical,
Decision, and Control models.
- The
Process. Provides a practical process for creating models using
the Unified Modeling Language as a tool. Walks you through the entire
modeling process from problem statement to the specification of data
to drive the model.
- The Programming. Provides instruction on building software implementations of conceptual models. Conveys the lessons learned by others in constructing model software from the ground up.