Computer Systems Lab
Collaboration and Distance Learning Ideas 2003

1. First, look over: An Introduction to simulation
2. Part A. Trajectory basic program, or Gypsy Moth Simulation
   Also look at "Project #1" from Spring 2002 for good resources
   • Your program needs at least the following features:
     • __ Enter velocity and angle
     • __ Show path of projectile
     • __ Determine if the projectile hits the target
     • __ Allow new input of velocity and angle to try again if a miss.
   • Provide these links in your Project 1a website:
     • __ Screenshot(s) of your program in action
     • __ Description of the details of how your program works
     • __ COMMENTED program code (Try to save the web version
       file as "filename.txt").
3. Part B. Elaborated trajectory program, see "8.0 Extensions to the Basic Model" (scroll down)
   Summarize what special things you did for part B:
   • Bouncing of walls
   • Obstacles
   • Gravitational attractor
   • Wind effects
   • Landscape
   • Text output on the graphics screen
   • Other Special effects, special displays
   
   Provide these links to Project 1b website:
   • __ Screenshot(s) of your program in action
   • __ Detailed description of your program.
   • __ List all the special features you've programmed
   • __ Link to COMMENTED program code (Save the web version
     file as "filename.txt").
4. Part C. Computational trajectory program, see: "4.0 Expanding to a Supercomputer Application" (scroll down)
   Plots all angles and velocities within a certain range
   Link to Project 1c website:
   • __ Screenshot of your program
   • __ Description of special computation algorithms you may have used
   • __ COMMENTED program code (.txt version)
5. For other types of computational programs, see Iteration, Bifurcation, and Chaos