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Distributed Computing
COMPSCI 2620

Course Information

Description

Practice and theory of distributed computing systems, including foundational problems such as partial failure, lack of global knowledge, and (a)synchrony. This experimental offering of the course will feature new problem sets.

Course Notes

This course was previously numbered CS 262.

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
Cross Reg

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Course Component Seminar
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
Exam/Final Deadline May 12, 2026
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution Science & Engineering & Applied Science
Course Level Primarily for Graduate Students