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MN755 Communication Networks Control
Spring 2006
Prerequisites
Some background in probability and stochastic processes (e.g., at the level of
SC534 or MN714), some modest background in optimization (e.g., at the level of
MN524/SC524), and some degree of mathematical maturity, OR consent of instructor.
Description
The objective of this course is to provide a systems and control perspective into communication networks research. It will emphasize fundamental systems issues in networking and survey a variety of techniques that have recently been used to address them, including, queueing theory, optimization, large deviations, Markov decision theory, and game theory. Topics will vary from year to year, depending on recent developments in the field. Some illustrative topics include: Network Services and Layered Architectures; Performance Analysis in Networks; Multi-access communications; Routing; Traffic Modeling; Traffic Management and Congestion Control; Flow Control and TCP/IP; Network Economics and Pricing; and Scheduling and Resource Allocation in Sensor and ad-hoc wireless networks.
Instructor
Yannis Paschalidis
15 St. Mary's St., Room 144
yannisp at bu dot edu
Class Meets
Tue,Thu 2:00pm-4:00pm, Location: TBA
Course Information
Pick up a hard copy of a more detailed course information sheet.
Lecture Notes and Problem sets
Lecture notes will be posted (in postscript) within a day after each lecture. If you work in a Unix environment ghostview should be available. In all other environments (MS Windows, MAC, etc.), and in case you don't have a postscript viewer, you can pick one from the net.
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