Gaming, Modeling and
Simulation
Wayne Summers
TSYS Dept. of Computer Science
Columbus State University
AGENDA
Welcome
Definitions
History
Examples
Games, Modeling and
Simulation and CSU
Future
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Simulation
Use of a computer-generated system to
represent the dynamic responses and
behaviour of a real or proposed system.
Computer simulations are used to study
the behaviour of objects or systems that
cannot be easily or safely tested in real
life, such as weather patterns or a nuclear
blast.
Britannica Concise Dictionary. 2008.
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Modeling
process of generating a
model as a conceptual
representation of some
phenomenon
Typically a model will refer
only to some aspects of the
phenomenon in question
answers.com 2008.
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Model vs. Simulation
model (for some desired aspect of reality)
can serve as the basis for simulation
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Gaming
the playing of games that simulate actual
conditions (as of business or war)
especially for training or testing purposes
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2008.
“Simulations for entertainment”
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Why use simulations?
Cost
Repeatable
Difficult to duplicate
Easy to modify (parameters)
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History
Strategy Games date back
2500 years (Go)
Computer Simulations date
back to WWII – Manhattan
Project
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Types of Simulations
live training - real people
operating real systems
virtual training - real people
operating simulated systems
constructive simulation simulated people using
simulated systems, all
simulated by real people.
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Examples
Education
Environment
Computer Science
Business
Medicine
Military
Entertainment
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Examples of Simulations:
Education
Great for engaging students
Limits of Growth
Plato
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Examples of Simulations:
Education
Great for engaging students
Western Civilization/World History
Simulations
3D Ancient Buildings and Architecture
– http://www.3dancientwonders.com/
Mindstorms Autofabrik http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ3Ac
PEPbH0
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Examples of Simulations:
Environment
Microsimulation Of Road Traffic
Caltech's Near Real Time Simulation Of
Southern California Seismic Events
Synthetic Environment Application Lab (Sea
Lab)
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Examples of Simulations:
Computer Science
Computer Science
– Computer Networking and Security
OPNET
– Circuitry
MultiSim / SPICE
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Examples of Simulations:
Business
Scenario vs. numeric
simulations
strategic thinking
financial analysis
market analysis
operations
teamwork and leadership
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Examples of Simulations:
Medicine
1. Physical Simulators
2. Human Manipulated Physical Simulators
3. Virtual Simulators
4. Virtual Environment Simulators
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Examples of Simulations:
Military
simulations in which theories of warfare
can be tested and refined without the need
for actual hostilities (war games).
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Examples of Simulations:
Military
Ft Benning Battle Lab
Santa Clara, CA Simulation Lab
– Hybrid Electric Drive systems for future
vehicles
– unmanned ground combat vehicle simulation
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Examples of Simulations:
Entertainment
Simulated Worlds
Virtual Worlds
Simulations say ... Red Sox will be
champions
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SimCity
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Sims
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Second Life
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Kaneva (website)
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World of Warcraft
(10 million users)
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Games, Modeling & Simulation
at Columbus State University
B.S. Computer Science (Games Track)
ICAPP STEADI Grant to develop a graduate
course in Simulation and Modeling
DoL Grant to develop a S&M program
ICAPP STEADIE Grant -> Certificate Prog.
ICAPP Advantage Grant Proposal ->
– Simulation and Modeling Center(?)
Other Simulation and Modeling Activities
– CoE – Counseling live simulations
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Future of GSM
More Virtual Environments
– Science Learning Opportunities in Second
Life
Better User Interfaces
– Multitouch interfaces
– Haptic - science of applying touch (tactile)
sensation and control to interaction with
computer applications
More Powerful Computers and other
Resources
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Questions?
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Contacts
Wayne Summers / Rodrigo Obando
TSYS Department of Computer Science
Columbus State University
(706) 568-2410
summers_wayne@colstate.edu
obando_rodrigo@colstate.edu