Checking date: 23/04/2024


Course: 2024/2025

Stochastic Dynamical Systems
(17313)
Bachelor in Data Science and Engineering (Plan: 392 - Estudio: 350)


Coordinating teacher: MEILAN VILA, ANDREA

Department assigned to the subject: Statistics Department

Type: Electives
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

Course:
Semester:




Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
Probability and Data Analysis
Skills and learning outcomes
Description of contents: programme
1. Introduction to Stochastic Processes 2. Discrete Markov Chains 3. Continuous time Markov Chains 4. Renewal Processes 5. Queuing theory 6. Random Graphs 7. Case studies: Monte Carlo Algorithm, PageRank Algorithm, Call centers, Social networks.
Learning activities and methodology
Theory (4 ECTS). Theory classes with additional material available on the Web. Practical classes (2 ECTS) Problem solving classes. Problem based learning classes.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination 60
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 40

Calendar of Continuous assessment


Extraordinary call: regulations
Basic Bibliography
  • R. Durrett. Essentials of stochastic processes. Springer. 2012 (2nd ed.)
Recursos electrónicosElectronic Resources *
Additional Bibliography
  • S.M. Ross. Stochastic Processes. John Wiley & Sons, inc.. 1996 (2nd. ed.)
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The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.