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SIMULATION, Vol. 82, No. 11, 785-794 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/0037549706075541

Simulation Technologies for Health Sciences Curriculum

Anatoly Kurkovsky

Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, 600 South 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495, USA; a.kurkov{at}usip.edu

In this paper we discuss the main elements of an approach to teach simulation discipline in a small university with an interdisciplinary specialization in pharmaceutics, biology, health sciences, and computer science which are combined into a health sciences curriculum. We analyze existing ways to teach simulation courses and identify the specificity and goals within our approach. We propose the content of a simulation course sequence for the mentioned type of university. It includes three units: general simulation methodology, case studies, and building of real simulation models. The proposed new approach reinforces the problem-solving skills of students and their opportunities to conduct applied research. We implemented the proposed approach in a simulation course sequence and we successfully conducted student research projects.

Key Words: Simulation • health science curriculum • education • simulation technology • interdisciplinary approach • problem-solving skills reinforcement


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