Information Package

Master's of Engineering and Technology Management with Thesis

MT512

QUEUING THEORY

Course Code
MT512
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. A good knowledge about stochastic models
  2. An ability to select appropriate technique to analyze waiting lines in production and service systems
  3. An ability to select appropriate technique to estimate parameters used in solving problems
  4. An ability to apply appropriate technique in planning and control of production and service systems
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionAn introduction of queuing systems and their basic properties.The properties of queuing systems, the analysis of birth and death processes. The properties of queuing systems, the analysis of birth and death processes.Single and multi-server queuing models which is markov with and markov is not enabled (M/M/1, M/M/c, G/M/c, M/G/1).Steady-state analysis. The optimal control of queues. Queuing networks.Queuing theory applications in manufacturing and computer systems.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week An introduction of queuing systems and their basic properties.
2nd Week The properties of queuing systems, the analysis of birth and death processes.
3rd Week The properties of queuing systems, the analysis of birth and death processes.
4th Week Single and multi-server queuing models which is markov with and markov is not enabled (M/M/1, M/M/c, G/M/c, M/G/1).
5th Week Single and multi-server queuing models which is markov with and markov is not enabled (M/M/1, M/M/c, G/M/c, M/G/1).
6th Week Single and multi-server queuing models which is markov with and markov is not enabled (M/M/1, M/M/c, G/M/c, M/G/1).
7th Week Steady-state analysis.
8th Week MIDTERM
9th Week The optimal control of queues.
10th Week The optimal control of queues.
11th Week Queuing networks.
12th Week Queuing networks.
13th Week Queuing theory applications in manufacturing and computer systems.
14th Week Student Projects
Recommended or Required ReadingD. Gross, "Fundamentals of Queueing Theory", 4th edition, Wiley, 2008.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Project 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 14 196
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 14 14
Total Work Load306
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.2
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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