Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2017

     

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COMP 532 002 (CRN: 15858)

INTRO TO DISTRIBUTED COMP SYS

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Department: Computer Science
Instructor: Johnson, Dave
Meeting: 1:00PM - 1:50PM MWF (21-AUG-2017 - 1-DEC-2017) 
Part of Term: 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:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisites: COMP 421 OR COMP 521
Section Max Enrollment: 24
Section Enrolled: 12
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 49
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 14
Enrollment data as of: 5-DEC-2024 12:56AM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: Take-Home Exam
Final Exam Time:
12-DEC-2017  
9:00AM - 12:00PM T
 
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. Additional coursework required beyond the UG course requirements. Cross-list: COMP 420. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for COMP 532 if student has credit for COMP 420.