Course Syllabus for CSIM Introduction:
        - Outline 9-16-2014 -

The basic CSIM tutorial provides an overview of the CSIM simulator 
tool-suite and model libraries, with instruction on how to use the tools.
Requires basic knowledge of how to operate a computer, navigate file 
directories, and edit text files.  Knowledge of programming is a plus, 
but is not required.  Courses may be tailored by subject matter, if notified
sufficiently in advance of the course.

Session 1:  (Day 1 - 9:00-12:00 am)

     CSIM Overview
         Simulation concepts - virtual prototyping
         Brief examples
         CSIM tools and their flow
         Structure description - graphical editor (GUI)
         Behavior description - language constructs
         Simulator - building / running simulations
         Analysis tools - viewing results
         Application libraries and domains

     Model descriptions and demonstrations 


Session 2:  (Day 1 - 1:00-4:30 pm)

     Tool Usage - (Techniques)
         GUI - Capturing/editing design diagrams
         CSIM PreProcessor - Building simulations
         ROUTER - Building routing tables
         SCHEDULER - Generating application software
         SIM - Running simulations
         XGRAPH - Viewing results
         TIMELINE Postprocessor - Customizing timeline plots
         CONTENTION_VIEWER - Viewing network contentions
	 ITERATOR - Running recursive parametric simulations
	 C-2-HTML - Viewing model structure & auto-documenting.
	 Num-Utils - Manipulating plot data.
                
     Installing CSIM Tools and Models Package
	 Web install, CD, or Self-booting Disk

     First hands-on examples - building new models




Session 3:  (Day 2 - 8:30-12:00 am)

     Modeling Techniques and Conventions
        CSIM language features and extensions 
        Modeling concepts
        Wireless model library - network architectures
        Physical Layer - Propagation models
	Network Layer - Routing, Queuing

     Development Techniques
        Animating, annotating
        Debugging, DDD, log-files, profiling, 
        Handling threaded software
        Modifying routing tables

     Model Libraries
	LAN/WAN IP-Network Models 
	General Blocks Models
	User Contributed Models and Gadgets


Session 4:  (Day 2 - 1:00-4:30 pm)

     Multi-Simulation Interfaces (MSI)
	Intro to DIS and HLA
	Using MSI, Wormholes
	Distributing simulations

     Vehicle - Platform - Terrain (VPT) Models
	Win-Frame-3D (WF-3D) - 3D Viewer Usage and Modeling
	Importing terrain and object models.
	Linking to simulation models.
	OTK user interaction panels

     Hands-on Modeling Workshop
        Enhancing wireless network models, 
        Debugging models and building simulations,
        Running simulations, and analyzing results


Notes:
  1. Sessions include interactive / hands-on exercises.
     General principles and methods will be introduced, and then
     tried/demonstrated by the students.
     The subject example models are included in all CSIM distributions.
  2. Course can to tailored to be project specific.
  3. Course Rating Form.