Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2024
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COMP 521 001 (CRN: 20734)
OP SYS/CONCURRENT PROGRAMMING
Long Title: OPERATING SYSTEMS AND CONCURRENT PROGRAMMING
Department: Computer Science
Instructor: Johnson, Dave
Meeting: 2:30PM - 3:45PM TR (8-JAN-2024 - 19-APR-2024)
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 215 AND COMP 321)
Section Max Enrollment: 160
Section Enrolled: 13
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 160
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 98
Enrollment data as of: 23-APR-2025 3:53PM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Final Exam Time:
28-APR-2024
2:00PM - 5:00PM U
Description: Introduction to the design, construction, and analysis of concurrent programs with an emphasis on operating systems, including filing systems, schedulers, and memory allocators. Specific attention is devoted to process synchronization and communication within concurrent programs. Additional coursework required beyond the undergraduate course requirements. Cross-list: ELEC 421, COMP 421, ELEC 552. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for COMP 521 if student has credit for COMP 421.