This course was developed with support from the National Science Foundation DUE grant number 0736942.
This course was developed with support from the National Science Foundation DUE grant number 0736942.
The following modules are intended as 2-3 class session units that cover one particular area of focus in the Computer Aided Negotiation field. Each is entirely self-contained with associated lecture slides, worksheets, and discussion suggestions. Any module requiring student or instructor modeling will require access to the River Basin Operations Model. Access to the model can be provided free of charge by contacting Megan Rivera at mrivera@hydrologics.net.
Performance Measures - This module covers 2 weeks of class time and walks students through the process of creating, evaluating, and making decisions based on performance measures. No modeling or scenario creation is performed, although students are presented with real model output from pre-designed alternatives for use in their performance measures.
Performance Measure Module Zip File
Negotiation - This module covers 2 weeks of class time and uses pre-created performance measures as a means of evaluating model runs generated by the class. Each student (or group of students) will take on one of the stakeholder roles and play out a negotiation for changing the operations of the Delaware River Basin. Students will modify or design operational criteria, evaluate alternatives, and attempt to successfully negotiate a new set of rules.
NOTE: This module requires the use of an individual trained in the use of OASIS to modify and code student alternatives. OASIS tutorials are available below, or HydroLogics, Inc. can provide staff for a fee.
OASIS Case Study - This module covers 2.5 or 4 weeks of class time (instructor's choice) and is intended to instruct students in the use of simulation modeling as a means of making operational decisions in the real world. The particular focus here is on experiencing and learning to use the underlying technology of such endeavors, with the OASIS Delaware River Basin Model acting as an entry point. The 4 week version also includes a mock CAN session.
OASIS Case Study Module Zip File
OASIS Tutorial -
This module is entirely disconnected from the Delaware River Basin Model. It stands solely as a series of exercises designed to instruct users in the functions and use of OASIS.OASIS Tutorial Module Zip File
