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A simulation course for computer science students

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ABSTRACT

A suggested topical coverage for an upper division and graduate course for computer science students in discrete simulation is presented. The components and order of coverage within each topical area are delineated. Several alternative approaches are suggested and compared based upon student reaction and feedback. Conclusions are drawn.

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        cover image ACM Conferences
        SIGCSE '80: Proceedings of the eleventh SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education
        February 1980
        226 pages
        ISBN:0897910133
        DOI:10.1145/800140
        • cover image ACM SIGCSE Bulletin
          ACM SIGCSE Bulletin  Volume 12, Issue 1
          Proceedings of the 11th SIGCSE symposium on Computer science education
          February 1980
          225 pages
          ISSN:0097-8418
          DOI:10.1145/953032
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