COS-518, Fall 2011: Advanced Computer Systems

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Overview

COS-518 is a graduate course in computer systems. Its goals are:

• To understand the core concepts of computer systems, rather than particular implementation details.
• To understand the state of the art in distributed, storage, and operating systems.
• To understand how to engage in systems research and development.

This course assumes a basic familiarity with computer systems and networking concepts. The course will include informal lectures, reading/discussion of a textbook and papers, and a semester-long project. Students are expected to read papers before the class and participate in the discussion during the class.

As part of the graduate curriculum, successful completion of the course will count towards fulfilling both the programming requirement and a breadth course requirement in the Computer Systems areas.

Course discussion and questions can be found on Piazza.

Information

• Lecture time: Tues/Thurs 1:30pm - 2:50pm
• Location: CS building, 402