Course - Dependability Analysis of Information and Communication Systems - TM8101
TM8101 - Dependability Analysis of Information and Communication Systems
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral examination | 100/100 |
Course content
The course is taught every second year, next time autumn 2012.
Topics are: Modelling with state diagrams (discrete state continuous time Markov chains) and stochastic Petrinets. Modelling of systems with distribution, fault-tolerance and co-operating software objects. Pros and cons of methods with respect to problems addressed. Analytical methods for state based systems, included system times, the rate of (rarely occurring) system failures, measurement of interval availability and availability guarantees, truncation of state spaces. Simulation techniques to provoke rare events like importance sampling and splitting.
Learning outcome
A. Knowledge:
1) A good understanding of the opportunities, methods and challenges in modeling, analysis and design of reliability in information and communication technology (ICT) system, where both hardware, software and networks are included.
2) In depth knowledge on how to deal with conditions that are specific for (highly) dependable ICT systems like rarely occurring events, decisions based on few observations and handling of large unstructured state spaces.
3) Basic knowledge of simulation of rare events.
B. Skills:
1) Manage to full the terminology and theoretical concepts in dependability area.
2) Be able to establish models for communications technology (ICT) system by means of continuous time, discrete state space Markov models and stochastic Petrinets (Stochastic Activity Networks).
3) Master approximate analysis techniques with truncation of large state spaces.
4) Master the approximate analytical methods to determine the distribution of short term measures like interval unavailability.
C. General competence:
1) Improved insight into the relation between application and economic aspects and the dependability of ICT systems
Learning methods and activities
Colloquiums/interactive lectures, where it is expected that the students have familiarised themselves with the topic on beforehand. Optional exercises. If there are more than 4 candidates a written exam will be considered.
Recommended previous knowledge
Knowledge of the design of dependable/fault-tolerant systems. Fundamental knowledge of dependability modelling and analysis, including the use of discrete state continuous time Markov models. These topics are covered by e.g. the course TTM4120 Dependable systems.
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Journal and conference papers, etc. Announced at the beginning of the term.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIE5933 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2012
Language of instruction: English
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- Computer Systems
- Computer Systems
- Information Systems
- Informatics
- Communication and Information Science
- Safety and Reliability
- Telecommunication
- Telematics
- Bjarne Emil Helvik
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Information Security and Communication Technology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral examination 100/100 2012-12-04
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Oral examination 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"