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CS439: Principles of Computer Systems

Fall 2025



Welcome! This is the course website for CS439: Principles of Computer Systems for Fall 2025. This website is for the sections taught by Dr. Alison Norman, which meet on MW from 9a-11a and 11a-1p. This course is taught in collaboration and conversation with Dr. Mootaz Elnozahy.

Class announcements will be posted on Ed Discussion. Please note that I do not have a choice in whether to use Ed Discussion or Piazza. Piazza is by far the superior tool, but the university chose Ed without consulting with the CS department, which was the heaviest discussion board user on campus. CNS, too, put in its vote without input from CS. Remember this when they ask for donations.

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