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This Spring 2026 semester, OPR 9730 is a Hybrid Mode class.
This Spring 2026 semester, OPR 9730 is a Hybrid Mode class.
Section PRC will have both synchronous and asynchronous class components. We will meet on Zoom Thursdays 5:50-7:05PM. Make sure your hardware and software and WiFi work and that your camera is on during class. Zoom link is on BrightSpace and will be sent by email.
LECTURES
LECTURES
Lecture notes in various formats may be found on the Lectures page of this course site.
LMS:
LMS:
Most Assignments can be submitted through BrightSpace.
Syl_SimulationOPR9730_Sp2026.pdfWEEK - BY - WEEK COURSE CALENDAR & OUTLINE
This Outline is TENTATIVE and is certain to change as we move through the semester.
WEEK - BY - WEEK COURSE CALENDAR & OUTLINE
This Outline is TENTATIVE and is certain to change as we move through the semester.
Week -
Date of Zoom Class
Week -
Date of Zoom Class
TOPIC
What to Do (Asynchronous)
TOPIC
What to Do (Asynchronous)
Synchronous Class
Synchronous Class
Don't forget to read the relevant chapters in the textbook of your choice (see syllabus).
Monday January 26th - First Day of Classes at Baruch
Week 1
TOPIC: Introduction to this Course; Introduction to Simulation
See [LECTURES PAGE]
January 29, 2026
Intro to OPR 9730 (YouTube)
Email me your preferred contact info (Optional: nickname, alternate email, phone, etc.)
Week 2
TOPIC: Beginning Simulation Modeling
WHAT TO DO:
Read Leong Article (this)
Organize Teams for Term Projects
An old but useful recorded lecture is at [RECORDED CLASS]
See [LECTURES PAGE]
Thursday February 5
Simulation with MS Excel
Brief Intro to Queuing systems
Thursday February 12 - Baruch College Closed
Monday February 16 - Baruch College Closed
Tuesday February 17 - no classes at Baruch
Week 3.
TOPIC: Abstraction and the Models Universe. See [LECTURES PAGE]
Meet Me. Since this is not a "distance education" program, make some time to visit me in my office, room 11-228, so we can meet each other face to face.
Submit "Checkout Stand Part I" (using MS Excel)
Term Project: Get started with your team and your topic
Thursday February 19
Simulating with MS Excel (Student presenations): Maniza Pritila, ??, Jonathan Socoy
Intro to ClouDES. [http://cloudes.me] AND https://youtu.be/8iP0D5MVLU
Week 4.
Thursday February 26
TOPIC: Model Implementation I
See [LECTURES PAGE]
Week 5.
Thursday March 5
TOPIC: Model Implementation II
See [LECTURES PAGE]
WHAT TO DO:
Submit "SimpleQ"
Week 6.
Thursday March 12
TOPIC: Modeling Random Phenomena
See [LECTURES PAGE]
WHAT TO DO:
Submit TP Outline
Week 7.
Thursday March 19
TOPIC: Verification & Validation
See [LECTURES PAGE]
WHAT TO DO:
Submit "Multi-teller Bank Simulation"
Friday March 20 - No Classes
Spring Recess April 1 - April 9 [No Classes]
Week 9.
Thursday April 14
TOPIC: Statistical Output Analysis (cont'd)
An old but useful recorded lecture is at [RECORDED CLASS]See [LECTURES PAGE]
WHAT TO DO:
Submit "Segmented Waiting Lines" (Extra Credit Assignment)
Tuesday April 21 is a Baruch Thursday
Week 10.
"Thursday" April 21
Consultations on Term Projects
WHAT TO DO:
Submit "DMV Efficiency Planning" (Extra Credit Assignment)
Week 11.
Thursday Apr 23
Online Quiz during class time
[Plus class]
WHAT TO DO: Work on Term Project
Week 12.
Thursday Apr 30
Term Project Presentations
WHAT TO DO: In-Class Presentation OR submit Video Presentation
Week 13.
Thursday May 7
Term Project Presentations
WHAT TO DO: In-Class Presentation OR submit Video Presentation
Week 14.
Thursday May 13
Term Project Presentations
WHAT TO DO:
You may submit the TP Paper until our official final exam date, at the LATEST.
LAST DAY OF CLASSES May 15
BARUCH FINAL EXAM PERIOD May 16-18, May 20-26 . No exams scheduled May 23-24.
Final Paper Due
Final Paper Due
as per Baruch College Final Exam Schedule
Final Term Project Paper Due (latest)
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