Instructor: Guangyue Han, Room 423, Run Run Shaw Building, Tel: (852)2857-8573, Email: ghan at hku dot hk, Office Hours: MWF 10:30-11:30, or email me in advance to make appointments.
Teaching Assistant:Jiawen Gu, Room 205, Run Run Shaw Building, Tel: (852)28578235 Email: during2009 at 126.com, Office Hours: M 3:00PM-5:00PM
Attention: I will email you about the course frequently, so be sure to check your email daily for the latest course information. You are also encouraged to email me to ask questions if you can't make it to my office.
Textbook: Introduction to Probability Models by S.M. Ross
Outline:
Continuous-Time Markov Chains -- Chapter 6 Renewal Theory and Its Applications -- Chapter 7 Queueing Theory -- Chapter 8 Simulation -- Chapter 11 Brownian Motion (if time permits)
Grading Scheme: (Tentatively) Final exam 50%; Midterms 40%; Quizzes&Assignments 10%
Midterm and Quizzes Dates (two midterms) :Final Exam Date:TBA
Assignments: Copying is forbidden. Any 2 (or more) assignments with some virtually identical answers deemed the result of copying will be given 0 total credit. The students are reminded of the plagiarism policies of the University. No late assignments will be accepted.
Missed Midterms: If a midterm is missed for a documented emergent medical or other reason, you can ask for a makup midterm. Permission to write a makeup midterm may be granted in the following two circumstances: (a) prior notice of a valid, documented absence (e.g. out-of-town varsity athletic commitment) on the scheduled date; or (b) notification to the instructor within 72 hours of absence due to medical condition. Original written documentation, for example a doctor’s note or letter from a coach, is required; otherwise, a score of 0 will be given for the missed midterm.
Homework Assignments (please put the finished homework in the assignment box by due
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Extra notes for the lectures