ECE 463
Design and Analysis of Computer Networks
Units: 1.5
Hours: 3-0-0
Formerly: CENG 461
Markov chains and techniques for studying their transient and steady-state behaviour. Queuing theory and discrete time queues. Queuing models for media access, error control and traffic management protocols. Quality of service. Modelling of traffic and inter-arrival time. Self similar distributions and traffic. Analysis and design of switching fabrics. Switch design alternatives and performance modelling. Simulation of networks.
Note:
- Credit will be granted for only one of ECE 463, CENG 461.
Prerequisites:
Undergraduate course in Electrical and Computer Engineering offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering.