Electrical Engineering

Performance Modeling and Evaluation of Computer Networks

Course Number

EE 8378

Catalog Description

Probabilistic modeling and evaluation techniques to understanding the behavior of traffic, switching, and protocols for wired and wireless networks. Topics include traffic models, multiplexing, scheduling, routing, and congestion control, in the context of protocols such as CSMA and TCP/IP.

Prerequisites

Probability, random processes, and some knowledge of networks. EE 5376/7376 or CSE 8344 recommended.