Study programme 2025-2026Français
Simulation
Programme component of Bachelor's in Mathematics (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Science

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
US-B3-SCMATH-102-MOptional UEBUYS AlainS802 - Réseaux et Télécommunications
  • BUYS Alain

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français120180033.002nd term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
S-INFO-018Simulations1201800Q2100.00%

Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Understand and produce strict mathematical reasoning
    • Write clearly and concisely
  • Collaborate on mathematical subjects
    • Demonstrate independence and their ability to work in teams.
  • Use computers effectively
    • Understand and implement algorithms using appropriate data structures
    • Use at least one programming language
    • Develop computer programs to solve problems with mathematical formulation

Learning Outcomes of UE

Understand principles of random number generators.
Use random numbers in simulations.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Generation of random numbers according to a uniform distribution.
Testing generated sequences.
Generation of random numbers according to a non uniform distribution.
 

Prior Experience

Knowledge in the following fields:
Mathematics
US-B1-SCMATH-001-M - Elementary Mathematics
US-B1-SCMATH-006-M - Mathematical analysis I
US-B2-SCMATH-005-M - Mathematical Analysis II

Programming and algorithms
US-B1-SCMATH-008-M - Algorithms and imperative programming

Probability
US-B2-SCMATH-009-M - Probability I
US-B3-SCMATH-007-M - Probabilities II
US-B3-SCMATH-051-M - Statistics

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
S-INFO-018
  • Cours magistraux
  • Exercices dirigés
  • Préparations, travaux, recherches d'information

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
S-INFO-018
  • Face-to-face

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
S-INFO-018Handouts

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
S-INFO-018Activities on the E-learning platform

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
S-INFO-018Donald E. Knuth "The Art of Computer programming'' (Addison Wesley), Vol. 2.

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
S-INFO-018Unauthorized

Term 2 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment
S-INFO-018
  • Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted online
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face
  • Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Term 2 Assessment - comments

AATerm 2 Assessment - comments
S-INFO-018Oral examination with lecture notes available : 33%
Project : 67% (33% for the written report, 33% for the oral presentation)      
Both parts must be passed successfully, otherwise the lowest grade is the overall grade  
Plagiarism and the use of AI generative tools are prohibited.
(The examination can take place in English for foreign students, if requested)
 
According to the Studies Rules and Regulations (Art. 37: "Tout étudiant est tenu de suivre régulièrement les activités d'apprentissage du programme auquel il s'est inscrit, sauf s'il en est dispensé"), regular class attendance (at least 60%) is a condition for being admitted to the exam.

Term 3 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment
S-INFO-018
  • Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted online
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face
  • Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Term 3 Assessment - comments

AATerm 3 Assessment - comments
S-INFO-018Oral examination with lecture notes available : 33%
Project : 67% (33% for the written report, 33% for the oral presentation)      
Both parts must be passed successfully, otherwise the lowest grade is the overall grade  
Plagiarism and the use of AI generative tools are prohibited.
(The examination can take place in English for foreign students, if requested)
 
According to the Studies Rules and Regulations (Art. 37: "Tout étudiant est tenu de suivre régulièrement les activités d'apprentissage du programme auquel il s'est inscrit, sauf s'il en est dispensé"), regular class attendance (at least 60%) is a condition for being admitted to the exam.
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 27/04/2025
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 14/03/2026
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