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Dear Students,
Welcome to the Simulation Modeling online course. I am Roelof Boumans, your instructor for this course. Here are some things you should know and do before the beginning of the course.
Instructor Information
I would like to help you get off to a good start. Your success in the course will be dependent upon your getting your assignments done in timely matter. Simulation modeling requires lots of practice and the assignments are designed to provide this practice. If you have any questions at any time, please don’t hesitate to contact me via e-mail () or through skype (______). Further information about me can be found at my website.
Assignments will be due every________. It will be very difficult for you to succeed in this course if you are not an active participant in the first 3 modules. This is not a self-paced course and there are assignments that have due dates. It is your responsibility to see that your assignments are completed on time. Be sure that your computer is working and has all of the necessary software loaded before the beginning of the quarter.
Software & Hardware Requirements
Below is a list of all required hardware and software for this course. You MUST notify your instructor if you do not have all of the requirements before beginning the course.
Minimum Technical Requirements
To participate in this online course you must have access to a computer (Windows or Mac platform), and access to the Internet.
Additional Technical Requirements
Simile is a computer-based learning program and you are required to have access to it. Simulistics, the company that developed and maintains simulistics offers instructions, unlimited tutorials and a model library. To find out the minimum system requirements for Simile, go to the Simulistics website.
Your success in this course is partially dependent upon your having the proper software loaded on your computer. Check to see if you have everything listed. If not, have it all downloaded by the beginning of the quarter. For questions on Simile, contact Simulistics.
Getting Ready
Please check your Black board e-mail account regularly for further details. Contact me with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Roel Boumans
