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- Canvas: https://canvas.northwestern.edu/courses/230265
- Piazza: https://canvas.northwestern.edu/courses/230265/external_tools/45278
Staff
Instructor
Fabián E. Bustamante
Seely Mudd 3509
Email: fabianb@cs...
TAs
- Kedar Thiagarajan — Seely Mudd —
kedarthiagarajan2028@.. - Caleb Wang — Seely Mudd —
caleb.wang@..
Location and Time
- Lectures: Tue/Thu 11:00–12:20 — Tech L4 (map: https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/contact/tech-map-first-floor.html)
- Professor Office Hours: By appointment
- TA Office Hours: TBD
- TA / Recitation Session: Thu 4:00–5:00 PM — Frances Searle 1441
Catalog Description
Basic principles behind distributed systems (collections of independent components that appear to users as a single coherent system) and main paradigms used to organize them.
Course Prerequisites
- CS 213 — Intro to Computer Systems: https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/computer-science/academics/courses/descriptions/213-20.html
- CS 214 — Data Structures and Algorithms: https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/computer-science/academics/courses/descriptions/214.html
Accessibility
In compliance with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, Northwestern University is committed to providing equal access to all programming. Students with disabilities seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) at +1 847 467-5530 or ssd@northwestern.edu. SSD is located in the basement of Scott Hall. Additionally, I am available to discuss disability-related needs during office hours or by appointment.