Course - Dependability and Performance with Discrete Event Simulation - TTM4110
TTM4110 - Dependability and Performance with Discrete Event Simulation
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig eksamen | 80/100 | 4 timer | ||
| Arbeider | 20/100 |
Course content
Basics: Dependability, performance and QoS measures; resources and utilization, failure and repair, system models, analytic modelling, discrete and continuous distributions, basics on stochastic processes, Poisson process, discrete-state - continuous-time Markov models and analysis. Simulation: process-oriented simulation, generation of random variables, problem analysis and model design, DEMOS/SIMULA primitives, output analysis. Performance and traffic: Erlang and Engset blocking models, M/M/1 and Erlang queuing models, Jackson networks. Dependability: reliability, availability and system time in simple redundant systems determined by Markov models, block schemes, fault-trees, structure functions, path and cut sets. Measurements: observation strategies, point and interval estimation, design of experiments.
Learning outcome
A. Knowledge:
1) To gain a basic understanding of the importance of non-functional requirements for service and system design.
2) To gain a basic understanding of the principles of dependability and performance evaluation and design of information and communication systems (ICT).
3) To gain a basic understanding of modeling, analysis and measurements for evaluation and dimensioning.
4) To gain a basic understanding of probability theory, statistics, and stochastic processes in modeling ICT system's behavior.
5) To gain a basic understanding of Markov modeling and solution of such models.
6) To gain a basic understanding of process-oriented modeling and simulations.
7) To gain a basic understanding of simulation and measurement methods.
B. Skills:
1) To be able to specify the performance and dependability requirements.
2) To be able to describe the system properties by using a Markov Model.
3) To be able to determine the system properties symbolically and numerically from a Markov model.
4) To be able to describe a simulation model, implementing a simulator and conduct a simulation experiment.
5) To be able to derive system properties from the measurements, analytically and from simulation results.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and exercises in analytic evaluation techniques and in simulation. Optional selftests.
A selection of exercises must be approved to qualify for the final exam.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
Portfolio assessment is the basis for the grade in the course. The portfolio includes a simulation lab which counts 20% and a written final exam which counts 80%. The results for the parts are given in %-scores. The entire portfolio is assigned a letter grade.
The written exam is given in English only. The exam can be answered in English or in Norwegian.
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
If a student also after the re-sit exam has the final grade F/failed, the student must repeat the entire course. Works that count in the final grade must be repeated.
Recommended previous knowledge
TMA4240/TMA4245 Statistics or equivalent.
Course materials
Peder J. Emstad, Poul E. Heegaard, Bjarne E. Helvik and Laurent Paquereau, Dependability and performance in information and communication systems. Fundamentals, 276 pages, Inst. for telematikk, 2014.
Graham Birtwisle: DEMOS-A system for Discrete Event Modelling on Simula.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIE5015 | 7.5 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2017
Language of instruction: English
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- IKT
- Safety and Reliability
- Sivilingeniør
- Technological subjects
- Telematics
- Bjarne Emil Helvik
- Poul Einar Heegaard
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Information Security and Communication Technology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Arbeider
20/100
Release
2017-09-29Submission
2017-10-08 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 80/100 2017-12-06 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Arbeider 20/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Skriftlig eksamen 80/100 2018-08-06 09:00
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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"