Agent-based social simulation: dealing with complexity Nigel Gilbert Centre for Research on Social Simulation University of Surrey Guildford UK n.gilbert@soc.surrey.ac.uk 18 December 2004 While the idea of computer simulation has had enormous influence on most areas of science, and even on the public imagination through its use in computer games such as SimCity, it took until the 1990s for it to have a significant impact in the social sciences. The breakthrough came when it was realised
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Course code: 15MA101 | Engineering Mathematics | L | T | P | C | | | 3 | 1 | - | 4 | Course Objectives | To train the students in basic mathematics essential for modeling and solving engineering problems. | Course Outcomes | 1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering. 2. An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems | Differential Calculus: Review: Functions and graphs, Limits and Continuity, Differentiation, Maxima
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more computing power - IT budget : still low level ( not surpass USD 5 million) - Using database management software licenses - Family oriented and run company (Weakness) - Actual cost vs. business value to the company - Change Programming background: programming system as better option - Close out items: 40 % of the product ( flow through the inventory only once) Greatest challenges - Launching the company's new distribution centre in Texas - Tight time constraint - revising the warehouse
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DEVELOPMENT OF LEGENDA ONLINE STUDENT TIME TABLE SYSTEM FINAL YEAR PROJECT FINAL REPORT ABUBAKAR MAGIRA TOM U0957657 A thesis submitted in part fulfillment of the degree of B.sc (Hons.) In Software Engineering with the supervision of Dr. Mia Torrez and moderated by Mdm Teo Siew School of Computer Science and Information Technology Linton University College In Collaboration with University of East London December 2012 DECLARATION I Abubakar Magira Tom, hereby
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1 – Introduction to Computer Concepts History of Computer * Often referred to the different generations of computing devices. * The circuitry is smaller and more advanced than previous generation. * First Generation - 1940-1956: Vacuum Tubes * Often enormous, very expensive, use a great deal of electricity and generate a lot of heat. * E.g., UNIVAC, ENIAC * Second Generation - 1956-1963: Transistors * Computers are smaller, faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient and more
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5 Supply Chain Management Based on Modeling & Simulation: State of the Art and Application Examples in Inventory and Warehouse Management Francesco Longo Modeling & Simulation Center – Laboratory of Enterprise Solutions (MSC-LES) Mechanical Department, University of Calabria Via P. Bucci, Cubo 44C, third floor, 87036 Rende (CS) Italy 1. Introduction The business globalization has transformed the modern companies from independent entities to extended enterprises that strongly cooperate with all
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Tutorials, Posters, Panels and Industrial Contributions at ER 2007 Conceptual Modeling for Virtual Reality Olga De Troyer, Frederic Kleinermann, Bram Pellens, and Wesley Bille WISE Research Lab Vrije Universiteit Brussel Pleinlaan 2, B-1050 Brussel, Belgium {olga.detroyer,frederic.kleinermann,bram.pellens, Wesley.Bille}@vub.ac.be Abstract This paper explores the opportunities and challenges for Conceptual Modeling in the domain of Virtual Reality (VR). VR applications are becoming more feasible
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Interview 37 4.2 Secondary Research 38 4.2.1 Research of Methodology Selection 39 4.2.2 Research of Web Application Development Platform 42 4.2.3 Database Research 44 4.2.4 System Architecture Research 47 CHAPTER # 5 (Part 1) ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 49 5.1 Analysis 49 5.1.1 Primary Analysis
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