1. October 24, 2011 Models

2. Agenda Introduction to Models Guest speakers from BBVA Compass

3. Definition “A computer simulation, a computer model, or a computational model is a computer program, or network of computers, that attempts to simulate an abstract model of a particular system.” - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_simulation

4. Model Statistical model  Used to find analytical solutions and predict, or forecast, future results Weather Banking Simulation  Uses various types of inputs (human entered, random machine input) to run different scenarios Architecture Weather (Climate change) Flight Simulator

5. Example: Earthquake Simulation (Simulation Model) World’s largest shake table test  Six-story wood frame tested by stronger earthquake forces than California has experienced in modern time

6. Example: Bridge Wind Simulation (Simulation Model) Washington State Department of Transportation  SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Project SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Project

7. Example: Natural Disaster Simulation (Simulation Model) Tsunami Inundation of Seattle (NOAA simulation) Tsunami Inundation of Seattle (NOAA simulation)  Based on a simulated 7.3 magnitude earthquake

8. Example: Weather Forecast (Statistical Model) National Weather Service  Weather for Tuscaloosa, AL Weather for Tuscaloosa, AL

9. Guest Speakers Tom Osterbind and Austin Sensenan Corporate Risk Managers for BBVA Compass Bank

10. Next Time Quiz #5 due 3:30 on Wednesday  No late submissions accepted Assignment #3 due Wednesday night More about App Inventor  Don’t forget to purchase or download the textbook!