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CS 576 - Computer Networks and Distributed Systems

CS 576: Computer Networks and Distributed Systems (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: Credit or concurrent registration in CS 480. Counts toward Computer Science, B.S. (2026-27), Computer Science, B.S. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Computer Systems
  • Advancement to Candidacy
  • Computer Systems
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (offered)

Counts toward

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Basic networking concepts to include seven-layer reference model, transmission media, addressing, subnetting and supernetting, networking devices, LANs and WANs, internetworking, distributed processing, and client-server model. Basic concepts and protocols of TCP/IP protocol suite and basic Internet services.
Prerequisites
Credit or concurrent registration in CS 480.
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From the catalog

Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #8305· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
110 of 110 seats open
Mon, Wed 2:00 PM-3:15 PM · NE 060

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