Modeling and Simulation Concepts - Module 1

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The ______ can be seen in the garden.

flowers

The ______ is shining brightly in the sky.

sun

The ______ is filling the air with its sweet scent.

perfume

The ______ flows gently through the valley.

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The ______ stands tall against the skyline.

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Photosynthesis

The process by which living organisms, including plants, obtain and use energy from sunlight to create their own food.

Chloroplast

A type of specialized plant cell that contains chlorophyll, responsible for absorbing sunlight and carrying out photosynthesis.

Chlorophyll

A pigment found in chloroplasts that absorbs sunlight, specifically red and blue wavelengths, for use in photosynthesis.

Light-dependent reactions

The process of converting light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose during photosynthesis.

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Light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle)

The process of using the chemical energy produced in the light-dependent reactions to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose, a type of sugar, during photosynthesis.

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Study Notes

Module 1: Modelling and Simulation Concepts

  • This module is divided into six units
  • Unit 1: Basics of Modelling and Simulation
  • Unit 2: Random Numbers
  • Unit 3: Random Number Generation
  • Unit 4: Monte Carlo Method
  • Unit 5: Statistical Distribution Functions
  • Unit 6: Common Probability Distributions

Unit 1: Basics of Modelling and Simulation

  • Introduction
  • Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
  • Definitions
  • What is Modelling and Simulation?
  • Types of Models
  • Advantages of Using Models
  • Applications
  • Modelling Procedure
  • Self-Assessment Exercise(s)
  • Conclusion
  • Summary
  • Further Readings

Unit 2: Random Numbers

  • Introduction
  • Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
  • Random Number
  • QBasic RND Function
  • Random Number Generators
  • Properties of a good random number generator

Unit 3: Random Number Generation

  • Random Number
  • Pseudorandom Number Generation
  • Simulation of randomness
  • Example of QBasic program

Unit 4: Monte Carlo Methods

  • Introduction
  • Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
  • Overview of Monte Carlo Method
  • History of Monte Carlo Method
  • Applications of Monte Carlo Methods
  • Self-Assessment Exercise(s)
  • Conclusion
  • Summary
  • Further Readings

Unit 5: Statistical Distribution Functions

  • Introduction
  • Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
  • What is Statistics?
  • What is a Statistical Distribution?
  • Measures of Central Tendency
  • Measures of variation
  • Showing data distribution in graphs
  • Normal Distribution
  • Standard Normal Distribution
  • The difference between a continuous and a discrete distribution
  • Skewed distributions μ
  • What is a percentile?
  • Probabilities in discrete distributions
  • Probability and the normal curve
  • Self-Assessment Exercise(s)
  • Conclusion
  • Summary
  • Further Readings

Module 2: Modelling and Simulation Concepts

  • Module Introduction
  • Unit 1: Simulation and Modelling
  • Unit 2: Modelling Methods
  • Unit 3: Physics-Based Finite Element Model
  • Unit 4: Statistics for Modelling and Simulation
  • Simulation and Modelling

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