[Rice University]COMP 520: Distributed Systems


This course introduces principles of distributed computing. In addition, students will learn how to conduct a mini research project and how to communicate technical material effectively.

There is a substantial course project; and classroom participation is expected.

Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: COMP421, or permission of instructor
Enrollment: Maximum 16, consent of instructor required.
Class meetings: 02:30PM - 03:50PM TR DH 1075

  • Attention! Please sign up for two presentation dates as soon as possible. See presentation schedule for available dates.
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    Fall 2007 course staff:
     
    Name Function email Office hours Location Phone
    Alan Cox Instructor alc@cs.rice.edu by appointment DH 3009 x5730


    Fall 2007 course materials:
  • Syllabus
  • Presentation schedule
  • Presentation hints
  • Two-week presentation planning guide
  • Presentation checklist
  • Questions to answer when preparing a presentation
  • Project
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