Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2017
COMP 420 002 (CRN: 15857)
INTRO TO DISTRIBUTED COMP SYS
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Department: Computer Science
Instructor: Johnson, Dave
Meeting: 1:00PM - 1:50PM MWF DCH 1075 (21-AUG-2017 - 1-DEC-2017)
Session: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 4
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisites: COMP 421
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 2
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 49
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 14
Enrollment data as of: 7-DEC-2023 6:45AM
Final Exam: Take-Home Exam
Final Exam Time:
12-DEC-2017
9:00AM - 12:00PM T TBA TBA
Description: Introduction to distributed computer systems. The course covers concepts, architecture, algorithms, protocols, and implementation, focusing on distribution, scale, robustness in the face of failure, and security. Cross-list: COMP 532. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for COMP 420 if student has credit for COMP 532.