| Week | Readings |
|---|---|
| One | Chapter 1: Complex computer systems, Issues in dealing with complexity, Fundamental abstractions |
| Sections 2.1–2.3: Basic naming | |
| Three | Section 4.1, 4.2, 4.3: Client-server systems |
| Four | Sections 5.1, 5.2: Virtualization |
| Five | Midterm |
| Six | Section 5.2: Synchronization |
| Seven | Section 3.1, 3.2: Naming |
| Eight | Section 6.1, 6.2, 6.4: Performance |
| Nine | Section 11: Security |