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Learning Objectives
This course deals with both theory and application of fundamental and advanced queueing models. Fundamental models include M/M/1 model and its variants, M/G/1 and G/M/1 models, bulk arrival and bulk service processes, and priority queues. The course also deals with open and closed Jackson networks and optimal solving of the capacity assignment problem in different cases. Applications emphasize communication networks and computer operations, but may include examples from different fields as transportation, manufacturing, and the service industry.
The course aims to provide students with capabilities to understand Queueing Theory and its applications to the modeling and analysis of Telecommunication Networks and Computer Systems.
Specific course objectives are :
- in-depth knowledge of fundamnetal queueing models;
- to be familiar with performance evaluation of queueing systems;
- Apply and extend queueing models to analyze real teleccomunication and computer systems.
Prerequisites
Probability Theory and Linear Algebra.
Teaching Methods
Lectures, discussion groups, tutorials, problem solving, debates, etc.
Further information
Lecture notes and PowerPoint presentations covering the course topics will be made available at the page dedicated to the course on the moodle website (SIAF) . To login on moodle, you need to have activated your academy account.
Exams:
Jan. 18, 2018 Time: 9:00AM
Feb. 14, 2018 Time: 9:00AM
Feb. 27, 2018 Time: 9:00AM
June 14, 2018 Time: 9:00AM
July 4, 2018 Time: 9:00AM
July 20, 2018 Time: 9:00AM
Sept. 18, 2018 Time: 9:00AM
Type of Assessment
Oral exam with specific questions in order to verify the acquisistion of skills on:
- Analysis of Queueing Systems;
- Networks of queues;
- Design and optimization of Telecommunication Networks.
Course program
QUEUING SYSTEMS
PART I
TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (6 CFU)
Probability and Random Processes Review;
Application of Birth and Death Processes to Queueing Theory;
Analysis of multiplexing and access schemes;
Imbedded Markov Chain : Theory, Analysis and Applications;