The objective of this course is to study the state-of-the-art in network computing. The course will investigate issues related computing on loosely coupled, dynamic and heterogeneous, networked computing and meta-computing environments. Topics covered will include computing models, language support, operating system and runtime support, communication techniques, latency hiding mechanisms, heterogeneity management, scheduling and load balancing, system configuration, management and adaptation, reliability, availability, and security.

Instructor

Manish Parashar

CoRE 504

Tel: (732) 445-5388

Email: parashar@caip.rutgers.edu

Course reading will consist for current research journals, conference proceedings and technical reports.

This course aims to provide an environment for research and discovery encouraging open discussion and exchange of ideas. Each student (or student group) will select an area of interest early in the semester and will investigate current research in the area. Student will be required to make a series of presentation in the selected area. Early presentation can be of an introductory or survey nature; later presentation will require a research component. The research should (in most cases) involve experimentation. The course will require a final paper (suitable for conference publication) summarizing the research conducted. Students are encouraged to use this course to launch/enhance their thesis research.