INFO 5300: The Architecture of Large-Scale Information Systems

This course deals with the architecture of large-scale information systems, with special emphasis on Internet-based systems. Topics covered include three-tier architectures, edge caches, distributed transaction management, web services, workflows, performance scalability, and high-availability architectures. The course includes a substantial project in the context of three-tier architectures, involving web servers, application servers, and database systems. Students study and use technologies such as Web Services, .Net, J2EE, ASPs, Servlets, XML, and SOAP.

Offered: Spring

Prerequisites: CS/INFO 3300 or CS 4320

Grade Options: let or S/U

Credit Hours: 4 credit.

Website: INFO 5300