M&S education: practical approach

  • Authors:
  • Irin Hall

  • Affiliations:
  • -

  • Venue:
  • SpringSim '09 Proceedings of the 2009 Spring Simulation Multiconference
  • Year:
  • 2009

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Abstract

As M&S work force needs increase, debate continues about what Modeling and Simulation (M&S) education should look like or where it belongs. Many schools are currently taking steps to develop undergraduate programs in M&S. This paper proposes a practical M&S curriculum that can be implemented as part of a two-year and/or four-year engineering program. The premise of this curriculum is to offer students generic M&S education and to provide a solid grasp of the M&S field. Equipped with this knowledge, a student may enter the work force as a technician prepared for further study in M&S. On-the-job training programs such as the M&S Apprenticeship at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding - Newport News, presents an advantage by allowing the students to synthesize new knowledge immediately.