Course content

An introduction to quantitative methods for the design, sizing and analysis of computer systems. This will include: basic concepts; measurement techniques; workload characterisation; static and dynamic models; elementary queuing networks and discrete-event simulation.Applications will address performance requirements during both system development and operation

Learning outcome

The course provides an introduction to quantitative methods for the design, sizing and analysis of computer systems. In the exercises, students learn how to apply these methods with the help of generic examples.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and exercises. Students take an obligatory mid-term test which gives feedback on progress. The final character is based on a portfolio evaluation. Grades for the separate parts are given in percentage points whereas the overall grade is given as a character. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may change from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

Knowledge of Computer science and Statistics corresponding to the first five semesters of the Masters programme in Computer Science.

Course materials

Provided at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions