HYPERSCALE AND AI INFRASTRUCTURECOMS E6998, Dept of Computer Science, Columbia University
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GENERAL INFORMATION - http://www.cs.columbia.edu/~nieh/teaching/e6998
Meeting Times and Location: Fall 2026 R 2:10-4:00pm TBD
Prerequisites: COMS W4118 Operating Systems I
Description: Study of hyperscale and AI computing infrastructures and technologies used to support billions of users based on case studies and research papers from AWS, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and others. A course project is required.

Enrollment: The Fall 2026 enrollment for this class will be limited. Enrollment priority is based on W4118 performance. If you are on the waitlist for the course, please email the instructor your transcript showing your grade for W4118. It is anticipated that the class will be not be offered again until 2028.

INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF
Instructor: Prof. Jason Nieh, , office hours: T2-4pm CSB 518.
TA: TBA
COURSE MATERIALS
Required Text: Hyperscale and AI Infrastructure Course Papers
COURSE GRADE
20%: Quizzes: There will be in class quizzes on the reading material. Quizzes will be unannounced as class attendance and participation is required.
60%: Final Project: The project is an opportunity for you to take an active part in exploring the subject area, as appropriate for an advanced course. Projects are to be done in teams of your own choosing.
20%: Course Participation: The course is discussion-based and students are expected to read materials in advanced and be prepared to participate in discussions during live class; recordings will not be offered. We will discuss research papers and students will be asked to lead some of those discussions.
0%: No midterm, final, or "extra credit" work

OPEN DOOR POLICY
We would like the course to run smoothly and enjoyably. Feel free to let us know what you find just, good, and interesting about the course. Let us know sooner about the reverse. See us, leave us a note, or send us email.