This course focuses on the mathematical techniques and procedures required in performance modeling of computer and communication systems. The major mathematical elements of applied probability, stochastic processes, especially Markov chains, and elementary queuing theory, including an introduction to queuing networks, will be discussed. Simulation techniques will also be covered. 3 credit hours.

Dr. George N. Rouskas, Professor
Dept. of Computer Science
North Carolina State University
3278 EB-II (Engineering Building II)
Campus Box 8206
Raleigh, NC 27695-8206

Phone: (919) 515-3860
Fax: (919) 515-7896
E-mail: rouskas@ncsu.edu
Instructor Website: http://rouskas.csc.ncsu.edu/
Course Website: http://rouskas.csc.ncsu.edu/Courses/579/
Course Syllabus: http://rouskas.csc.ncsu.edu/Courses/579/syllabus.html