A graphical menu driven network modeling system for the personal computer will be the primary simulation methodology emphasized, providing both a networking language capability and a programming interface capability. Extensive use will be made of both the network modeling feature and the program interface to build and analyze business simulation models. Primary emphasis is upon the Windows desktop development environment, but emerging trends in hardware and software affecting interface design are covered as well. Course includes several interface design projects implementing the concepts learned. Primary emphasis is upon knowledge-based systems and neural networks, but fuzzy logic concepts and genetic algorithms are covered as well.
Course includes a major software project implementing concepts learned.
This course provides a survey of distributed computer networks and data communications in business. Topics include the benefits, costs, and risks of using computer networks, network design issues, and special considerations for network applications. This course will require routine use of the campus network and software to aid in network design and evaluation. Simulation and optimization will be used as tools for network design and evaluation. One semester of college-level programming experience in C required.