Computer Systems Engineering Introduction
This course delves into system-level modeling and evaluation of computer systems covering requirements elicitation, architectural design, reliability, and performance evaluation. Explore the textbook "Performance Modeling and Design of Computer Systems: Queueing Theory in Action" by Mor Harchol-Balter. The syllabus includes chapters on Queueing Theory and practical examples like Traffic Lights and Hospital Emergency Departments. Gain insights into system design, development, and operation economics.
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CSCE 317 Computer Systems Engineering Introduction Marco Valtorta Spring 2016 January 12, 2016
Course Description 317 Computer Systems Engineering (3) Prereq: CSCE 212, MATH 242, STAT 509 System-level modeling and evaluation of computer systems: requirements elicitation and specification, architectural design, reliability and performance evaluation, Markov modeling, life-cycle cost analysis, project management.
Published Course Objectives Take an overall system and lifecycle view of the design and operation of a system. Model and evaluate the reliability of system architectures. Model and evaluate the performance and dynamic behavior of a system. Queueing Theory Model and evaluate the economics of cash flows in system design, development, and operation.
Textbook Performance Modeling and Design of Computer Systems: Queueing Theory in Action Author: Mor Harchol-Balter Published: February 2013 Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 9781107027503 We will refer to the textbook as [H]
Syllabus We will cover most of the first 13 chapters of the textbook Homework assignments Quizzes or in-class exercises Midterm Final
What is Queueing Theory? The theory of Queues
Examples 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Traffic Lights 11. Hospital Emergency Department 12. Mobile Communication Network Supermarket Production System Post Office Data Communication Parking Lot Assembly of Printed Circuit Boards Call Center of an Insurance Company Mainframe Computer Toll Booths