The sooner the better. Do not be timid to ask questions. That's what the studying is about. Also on the generic instructor simulation page you may find some additional course material. To analyze behavior of any system before its implementation, to optimize the existing system operations, to test new solutions and procedures, one needs to build a computer model of the system and experiment with it.
Simulation is an excellent decision support tool to help manage and administer the systems.
Graphics simulation allow us to imitate the reality to support system operations, analysis, and training. A detailed description of the format what should be included into each phase report, including deadlines, will be given. Each phase report is due as an HTML file accessible from the directory of designated team member. A short note must identify the scope of work of each team member and the list of activities in a chronological sequence. If applicable include a table of contents, glossary of used terms, literature references.