Computer Systems Engineering

5-1-6 units · Undergraduate

Topics on the engineering of computer software and hardware systems: techniques for controlling complexity; strong modularity using client-server design, operating systems; performance, networks; naming; security and privacy; fault-tolerant systems, atomicity and coordination of concurrent activities, and recovery; impact of computer systems on society. Case studies of working systems and readings from the current literature provide comparisons and contrasts. Students learn to analyze, critique, and design systems through extensive written communication exercises. Enrollment may be limited.