Fundamentals of Computer Systems

Catalog description

Covers fundamental concepts, principles, and abstractions that underlie the design and engineering of computer systems, with reference to applications of these concepts in industry. Topics include machine organization, systems programming and performance, key concepts of operating systems, isolation, security, virtualization, concurrent programming, and the basics of distributed systems. Combined lectures, case studies, labs, and several hands-on projects involving programming exercises. This course is intended for Computer Science Master's students only. Anyone else wanting to take the course should contact the instructor.