COURSE CODE: COMP 6601
COURSE TITLE: Distributed Computer Systems
SEMESTER: 2
CREDITS: 3
PRE-REQUISITES: none
COURSE DESCRIPTION 

This course explores the major issues that arise when designing and implementing distributed systems with a particular emphasis on how to deal with the shared state between separate processes within such a system. The material complements network-layer courses by building on the transport layer to provide higher level applications and services. The objective of this course is to provide the infrastructure needed for advanced information systems (database, wireless, web etc.). 

ASSESSMENT

Homework                          30%                    
Term Project 20%
Final 50%
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