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This is an approximate schedule of Lectures and Exams
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LEC # |
TOPIC |
READINGS |
IMPORTANT DATES |
| 1 |
1 |
Introduction, Overview |
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| 2 |
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Probability Review |
Sections 2.13, 2.14 |
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Pedestrian Crossing Problem |
Sections 2.13, 2.14, 3.3.1 |
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| 3 |
4 |
Functions of Random Variables I |
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5 |
Functions of Random Variables II |
Lecture Note, Section 3.5 |
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6 |
Geometrical Probability I |
Lecture Note, Section 2.1 |
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7 |
Geometrical Probability II |
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8 |
Some Transportation Models |
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9 |
Introduction to Queues: Little's Law |
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10 |
Markov Birth-and-Death Queues |
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11 |
More General Markov Queues |
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| 8 |
12 |
The M/G/1 Queue and Extensions |
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13 |
Congestion Pricing |
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| 9 |
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Quiz #1 |
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14 |
Dynamic Behavior of Queues |
Sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3(excluding 5.3.5) |
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15 |
Hypercube Queueing Model |
Sections 5.4(excluding 5.4.5), 5.8 |
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16 |
The Queue Inference Engine |
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| 11 |
17 |
Networks: Introduction |
Sections 6.1, 6.2(excluding 6.2.2 and 6.2.3), 6.3 |
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18 |
Facility Location Problems |
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19 |
Probabilistic Location Problems |
Section 6.5(excluding 6.5.6 and 6.5.7) |
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20 |
Edge and Node Covering |
Section 6.4 |
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21 |
Probabilistic Routing Problems |
Section 6.4 |
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| 14 |
22 |
Simulating Randomness |
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Quiz #2 |
| 15 |
23 |
Implementation |
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24 |
Final Round Up! |
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