Undergraduate course in probability theory or consent of instructor. Good working knowledge of a high-level programming language such as C, C++, or Java.
Students will learn the mathematical theory and practices that form the foundations of techniques for the performance analysis of computer and communication systems.
Kleinrock, L., Oueueing Systems, Vol I: Theory, Wiley, 1975.
ISBN: 0-471-49110-1
- Review of probability theory and random variables
- Simulation design and data collection
- Stochastic processes and Markov chains
- Queuing theory
HOMEWORK: Question sets on a regular basis.
EXAMINATIONS: One test and one comprehensive final exam.
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: C, C++, or Java compilers and debugging tools (e.g., GDB or Eclipse).
PROJECTS: Three simulation projects.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The course offered this summer was recorded during the 15-week semester at NC State University. The summer session, however, is 10 weeks in duration. Therefore, students will need to cover the course material at a considerably faster pace than during the regular semester. All course requirements must be completed during the 10-week summer session. This should be a consideration before registering for the course.
Engineering Online uses Real Media software to distribute the course lectures. To view the following sample lecture, you will need to download RealOne Player and have a Cable, DSL, T1 or faster connection to the Internet. If you have problems viewing a lecture, please contact the Engineering Online office at 1-877-254-0058. Click the link below to download RealOne Player.
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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 800 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM, 8 GB hard drive with 1 GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 800x600 (min.) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system should be Windows 2000 or XP. 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 G3 processor with firewire and USB factory built-in, 256 MB RAM, 10 GB with 1GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 800x600 (min) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system must be MacOS 10.3 (minimum) along with the above RealOne and Internet specifications above .
The instructor and TA will hold office hours on Second Life
(http:// secondlife.com/). To participate in the online discussions, students must have a Second Life account and a microphone for audio input.
For more detailed information on computer specifications and recommendations, please refer to our website at: http://engineeringonline.ncsu.edu/currentstudents/computeraccess.htm
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/