Digital Storage Architectures

Summer 2023 > Computer Related > MSIT.5200 > 031

Course No: MSIT.5200-031; SIS Class Nbr: 3033; SIS Term: 3240
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

This course will focus on existing and proposed technologies for storing digital information. Both hardware and software issues will be examined, beginning with device and controller organization and proceeding through aggregation techniques, interconnect architectures and host consideration. At each level, specific components will be evaluated with respect to critical storage criteria, such as bandwidth and latency, fault tolerance, infrastructure requirements and cost. Students must already have completed a bachelor's degree in a related discipline and must meet all undergraduate prerequisite requirements specified for graduate IT programs to enroll in this course and in a graduate career.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
• Core Codes: STEM
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Robert Bell
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When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• 2023 Summer: May 15 to Aug 06
• Course Level: Graduate
• Tuition: $1800 | Pay as little as $910/mo for this course.
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• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: M.S. in Information Technology

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