CSE 280XSeminar in Distributed Systems
Covers advanced research topics from the recent literature in distributed systems and related fields. Involves presentations from UCSC students and faculty. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students and by permission of the instructor.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | TBA | TBD In Person | Staff | Closed 0/0 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | TBA | TBD In Person | P. A. Alvaro | Open 3/8 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | TBA | TBD In Person | P. A. Alvaro | Open 4/8 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | TBA | TBD In Person | P. A. Alvaro | Open 5/8 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Alvaro | 3.0 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 | 49% | 127 |
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