Class Notes

CSCI 480 - Parallel & Distributed Systems.

Description; This course is an introduction to the concepts and issues involved in designing parallel and distributed systems. The main emphasis is on network and Internet based systems particularly using distributed objects in Java. Half of the course grade will be based on the class project, implementing the SWARM (see handouts for more).
When; 8:15 - 9:30, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Spring 2004.
Where; Tuesdays McRey 315, Thursdays McRey 316.
Office Hours; by prior arrangement.
Text; Distributed Systems: Concepts and Design, Edition 3, by George Coulouris, Jean Dollimore and Tim Kindberg.
Course Syllabus.
Homework Assignments;
1. 2/5 - Project Plan Introduction
2. 2/10 - Project Plan part 2: schedule and milestones
3. 2/19 - Preliminary Design Document
4. 3/9 - Mid-Term Exam!
5. 3/11 - Design Document & Project Plan for distribution to review pannel members.
6. 3/16 - Design Review Presentation.
Lecture Slides;