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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2019
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COMP 513 001 (CRN: 26589)
COMPLEXITY IN MODERN SYSTEMS
Long Title: COMPLEXITY IN MODERN SYSTEMS
Department: Computer Science
Instructor: Zhong, Lin
Meeting: 12:20PM - 2:50PM W (7-JAN-2019 - 19-APR-2019)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 0
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 19
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 4
Enrollment data as of: 29-APR-2025 12:52PM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: A modern computer is a system with enormous complexity in both software and hardware. The course presents the principles for managing such complexity using examples from modern computing systems. It covers emergent issues from system complexity such as energy efficiency, bug finding, and heterogeneous hardware. It also covers designing experiments and writing systems papers. The course consists of lectures, student presentation of classic papers, and a final project. Cross-list: ELEC 513.