CS 239 Performance Evaluation of Computer Networks

Instructor: Dr.Srikanth V. Krishnamurthy

Office : 334 EBU II

Class : Engr II 141 M W : 3:40-5:00 p.m.

Office Hrs: Thursday 4:00-5:00 P.M.

E-Mail: krish@cs.ucr.edu

Textbook: Modeling and Analysis of Telecommunication Networks by Hayes and Babu

Reference: Queueing Systems Vol. 1 : Theory – Kleinrock

References:

Modeling and Analysis of Computer Communication Networks, Jeremiah Hayes (possibly out of print).

Additional info in lecture notes and readings announced in class

Course Plan:

1. Review of Probability, Random Variables and Stochastic Processes

· Note this is only a review.

2. Basic Queuing Theory (M/M/1 Class of Queues)

3. Intermediate Queuing Theory (M/G/1 & G/M/1 Classes of Queues)

4. Queuing Networks

5. Analysis of TDMA/Random Access and Priority Systems.

Evaluation Process:

Mid Term Exam: Tentative Date : October 26th : Weightage 40 %

Final Exam: Last Day of Class – Weightage 60 %

Both are Open Text Book and Open Notes.