Where to go from here: 6.033 Related Classes

We have barely touched the surface on many of the topics introduced in 6.033. There are several classes which focus on particular areas in much more depth. If you have enjoyed some of the topics we have covered this term, then you might enjoy taking these classes as well. Note: The Underground reviews are only visible to MIT students.

Undergraduate Classes

6.035 Computer Language Engineering. This class focuses on the structures of compilers. You also implement and optimize a compiler. Underground Review.
6.313 Contemporary Computer Design. Learn about computer system design from the level of wires all the way up to caches. Underground Review.
6.805J Ethics and the Law on the Electronic Frontier. The legal and ethical issues related to the growth of computer and communication technology.
6.857 Network and Computer Security Current issues in computer security including cryptography, risk management, access control, and viruses. Underground Review.

Graduate Level Classes

6.853 Computer Systems. Read technical papers about current topics in computer systems in conjunction with a hands on research project. Underground Review.
6.826 Principles of Computer Systems. Learn about developing specifications for performance, fault-tolerance and correctness for computer systems. Underground Review.
6.823 Computer System Architecture. This course covers the basic techniques used in modern architecture. It covers the modern microprocessor and parallel system design. Underground Review.
6.821 Programming Languages. The theory of programming language semantics. Underground Review.
6.852 Distributed Algorithms. Learn about distributed algorithms and techniques for verifying and analyzing them. Underground Review.
6.263 Data Communication Networks. Learn how to analyze and design data communication networks. Underground Review.
6.875J Cryptography and Cryptanalysis. Basic topics of cryptography. Underground Review.
6.876J Advanced Topics in Cryptography. Covers recent literature in cryptography.
STS.185 The Structure of Engineering Revolutions. This is a brand new subject which will study how engineering projects are developed.

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Last updated 5/12/97