OVERVIEW

The course SIMULATION OF TRANSPORT AND LOGISTIC SYSTEMS provides specialized skills for the design, analysis, and optimization of transport and logistic systems. The course is strongly practice-oriented and includes numerous lectures where simulation software is used to develop traffic models, both for passenger and freight flows, including real-world contexts and existing applications. Specific topics will also be addressed during the lectures, such as traffic signal control, selected issues related to port logistics, and the use of innovative technologies in transport and logistic systems.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to provide students with the theoretical foundations and practical skills required to design and develop simulation models of transport and logistics systems. These models can be used to analyze the performance of existing systems, plan solutions to improve efficiency and safety in transport and logistics systems, compare alternative scenarios, and assess the impact of both planned and unexpected events. This objective is mainly pursued through practical lessons, during which students will use macroscopic, microscopic, and discrete-event simulation softwares to develop models of selected transport and logistics systems.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

During the lectures, students acquire relevant skills in the use of simulation software for transport and logistic systems. By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze the performance of transport and logistic systems and evaluate potential improvement measures, using simulation tools and methodologies.

PREREQUISITES

No specific prerequisites are required.

TEACHING METHODS

The course is delivered in a hybrid format, with face-to-face lectures (held at the Polytechnic School) that can also be attended remotely in real time.

The course takes place in a computer lab, allowing students to use computers directly during lectures. Theoretical lectures are supported by presentations prepared by the instructors, made available in advance on the Aulaweb platform. During practical lessons, the instructors guide the construction of simulation models, which students are encouraged to develop independently on their own computers. The softwares required to build the models are provided directly by the instructors.

Students with a certified learning disability (DSA), a disability, or other special educational needs are invited to contact the instructor at the beginning of the course to discuss teaching and examination arrangements that, while respecting the learning objectives of the course, take individual learning needs into account and provide appropriate accommodations. Please also note that requests for exam accommodations or exemptions must be submitted – using the form available at this link: https://modulionline.unige.it/richiesta-adattamenti#no-back – to the course professor, the DIME contact person (federico.scarpa@unige.it), and the relevant office (inclusione.studenti@info.unige.it) at least seven working days before the examination, in accordance with the guidelines available at this link: https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa/richiesta-servizi

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

• Theoretical aspects of simulation
• Discrete-event simulation models
  • Port logistics
• Microscopic simulation models
  • Traffic signal control
• Macroscopic simulation models
  • Mobility plans

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Lecture slides and documents provided by the instructors.

Further guidance regarding the reference bibliography and any materials available to specific categories of students (working students, non-attending students, and students with certified learning disorders, disabilities, or other special educational needs) will be provided by the professor at the beginning of the course.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/11920/studenti-orario

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam consists of a practical assignment (project) followed by an oral discussion.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Students are required to carry out a project consisting of the development of a simulation model (using one of the software programs adopted during the course), the definition of input data, and the analysis of output results. During the oral discussion, students must present the developed model, explain the choices made regarding the input data, and discuss the analysis of the results obtained from the simulation. During the discussion, students may also be asked to make modifications to the model.

FURTHER INFORMATION

It is mandatory to register for the exam through the online services at least 5 days before the exam date.