Implementing student projects in a simulation course
Donald L. Byrkett · 1987
The purpose of this paper is to describe an innovative approach for administering student projects in a simulation course. Using this approach, the instructor plays the role of a decision maker with a problem for the class to study. This approach provides the class with a nearly realistic project experience and overcomes many of the administrative difficulties of allowing the students to work on real projects. This paper highlights the value of student projects, discusses several administrative and educational issues involved in project assignments, explains in detail how the instructor can play the role of the user, and provides a specific example problem.