Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2021

     

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COMP 521 901 (CRN: 20985)

OP SYS/CONCURRENT PROGRAMMING

Long Title: OPERATING SYSTEMS AND CONCURRENT PROGRAMMING
Department: Computer Science
Instructor: Johnson, Dave
Meeting: 3:10PM - 4:30PM TR (25-JAN-2021 - 30-APR-2021) 
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Online
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 221 OR COMP 321)
Section Max Enrollment: 170
Section Enrolled: 7
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 170
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 162
Enrollment data as of: 14-OCT-2024 9:48PM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: Take-Home Exam
Final Exam Time:
6-MAY-2021  
2:00PM - 5:00PM R
 
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.