Download the lecture notes & some additional papers courtesy of the Winter Simulation Conference tutorials:

Lecture Notes

• Introduction to Simulation Modeling

• Introduction to Simulation by Jerry Banks
• The Art & Science of Simulation by Robert Shannon
• Successful Simulation by Debrah Sadowski
• Getting Started in Simulation Modeling by Jerry Banks & Randall Gibson
• The Arena Enterprise Modeling Software by Debrah Sadowski
• Some Programming Required by Jerry Banks & Randall Gibson
• Simulation Evolution by Jerry Banks & Randall Gibson
• Don’t Simulate When by Jerry Banks & Randall Gibson

• Simulation by Hand
• Inside Simulation Software by Thomas Schriber & Daniel Brunner
• Generating Random Numbers & LCGTests.xls
• Random Number Generators by Pierre L'Ecluyer

• Introduction to Simulation (KSS Ch. 1)
• Simulation Concepts (KSS Ch. 2)
• Introduction to Arena (KSS Ch. 3)
• Modeling Basic Operations and Inputs (KSS Ch. 4)
• Detailed Modeling and Terminating Statistical Analysis (KSS Ch. 5)
• Intermediate Modeling and Steady-State Statistical Analysis (KSS Ch. 6)
• Entity Transfer (KSS Ch. 7)

Input Analysis

• Review of Probability Models
• Statistical Input Analysis
• Input Modeling by Larry Leemis
• Non Standard Input Models by Bruce Schmeiser

Verification and Validation

• Validation & Verification by Robert Sargent
• Verification, Validation, and Accreditation by Osman Balci
• Verification and Validation of Simulation Models by Robert G. Sargent
• Bootstrapping and Validation of Metamodels in Simulation by Jack P. C. Kleijnen, Ad J. Feelders, Russell C. H. Cheng
• Verification and Validation: What Impact Should Project Size and Complexity Have on Attendant V&V Activities and Supporting Infrastructure? by James D. Arthur
• Planning for Verification, Validation, and Accreditation of Modeling and Simulation Applications by Osman Balci, William F. Ormsby, John T. Carr, III, Said D. Saadi
• Verification, Validation, and Accreditation in the Life Cycle of Models and Simulations by Jennifer Chew, Cindy Sullivan
  1. Validation of Models: Statistical Techniques and Data Availability by Jack P.C. Kleijnen
  2. Validation and Verification of the Simulation Model of a Photolithography Process in Semiconductor Manufacturing by Nirupama Nayani, Nirupama Nayani
  3. Development and Application of a Validation Framework for Traffic Simulation Models by Lei Rao, David Goldsman
  4. Verification and Validation and Complex Environments: A Study in Service Sector by Roger Jenkins, Yogesh Deshpande, Graydon Davison
  5. Capability Maturity Models Support of Modeling and Simulation Verification, Validation, and Accreditation by Candace L. Conwell, Rosemary Enright, Marcia A. Stutzman
  6. Joint Warfare System (JWARS) Verification and Validation Lessons Learned by Michael L. Metz
  7. Case Study in Modeling and Simulation Validation Methodology by Scott D. Simpkins
  8. Strategic Directions in Verification, Validation, and Accreditation Research by Robert G. Sargent, Priscilla A. Glasow, Jack P.C. Kleijnen, Averill M. Law, Ian McGregor, Simone Youngblood

• Statistical Analysis of Terminating Simulations
• Statistical Analysis of Steady-state Simulations
• Output Analysis by Martha Centeno & Florencia Reyes
• Output Analysis by Susan Sanchez
• Advanced Output Analysis by Cristos Alexopoulos & Andrew Seila
• Designing Simulation Experiments by David Kelton (His class notes)
• Experimental Design by David Kelton (paper)
• Multiple Comparisons by David Goldsman 98'
• Multiple Comparisons by David Goldsman 99'
• Simulation Optimization by Sigrun Andradottir
• Simulation Optimization by Fahrad Azadivar
• Selecting the Best Alternative by David Goldsman and Barry Nelson
• Selecting the Best Alternative by Juta Pitchitlamken and Barry Nelson
• Selecting the Best Alternative by Barry Nelson, Julie Swann, David Goldsman and Wheyming Song

• Real World Applications by William Hewitt & Eric Miller
• Simulating Manufacturing Systems by Averill Law & Michael McComas
• Simulation in Health Care
• Simulation in the Hospitality Industry
• Simulation of Human Activity Systems
• Military Applications of Simulation
• Simulation in the Telecommunications Industry
• Simulation of Weapon Systems Technology
• Specific Applications:
  • A Barge Simulation
  • A Chemical Plant Simulation
  • Simulation of the Clyde Dam
  • Simulation of Crude Oil Transportation in the Delaware Bay
  • Simulation of the Panama Canal
  • Simulation in Port Design
  • Simulation of the Santa Clara Valley Water System

The notes are in either PowerPoint or Adobe Acrobat format.