The student will learn the mathematical basis needed for building stochastic models using Markov chains and queueing theory as well as the computational techniques needed for computer implementation of these theories.

HOMEWORK: Assigned

EXAMINATIONS: One early class test, one midterm and one final exam.

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: N/A

PROJECTS: N/A

A course pack that can be purchased from the NCSU Bookstore is suggested but not required.

NCSU has recommended minimum specifications for computers used for classes. Depending on your computer needs, we recommend your computer meet or exceed the following minimum specifications below.

PCs must have an Intel-compatible 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB hard drive with 1 GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 1024x768 (min.) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system should be Windows XP Pro. Real One Player Basic (available free online) and high speed Internet connection such as cable, DSL, T1 or LAN will be required for EOL courses.

MAC users must have a G4 processor with firewire and USB factory built-in, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB with 1GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 1024x768 (min) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system must be MacOS 10.4 (minimum) along with the above RealOne and Internet specifications above.

For more detailed information on computer specifications and recommendations, please refer to our website at: http://engineeringonline.ncsu.edu/currentstudents/computeraccess.htm

Dr. William J. Stewart, Professor
Department of Computer Science
North Carolina State University
2304 Engineering Building II
Raleigh, NC 27695-8206

Phone: (919) 515-7824
Fax: (919) 515-7896
E-Mail: billy@csc.ncsu.edu
Instructor Website: http://www4.ncsu.edu/~billy/