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Course syllabus - Distributed Systems

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

CDT316

Valid from

Autumn semester 2013

Education level

First cycle

Progressive Specialisation

G1F (First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).

Main area(s)

Computer Science

School

School of Innovation, Design and Engineering

Ratified

2012-12-07

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

    • Ratified date: 2013-12-19
    • Latest update: 2013-12-19

    Books

    Tanenbaum, Andrew S.; Steen, Maarten van

    Distributed systems : principles and paradigms

    2. ed. : Upper Saddle RIiver, NJ : Pearson Prentice Hall, c2006 - 686 p.

    ISBN: 0-13-239227-5 (alk. paper) LIBRIS-ID: 10400408

    Mandatory

Objectives

The course is to give insight into the basic principles of how distributed computer systems are working. Moreover, the students are to get a practical "hands on" experience of distributed systems. This experience is given in the form of a larger project to be designed and implemented throughout the course.

Learning outcomes

After a completed course, the student shall master:
- Describe and apply basic methods and algorithms for distributed systems
- Describe and implement distributed software, implementing specific functions of a distributed system
- Describe and argue pros and cons of several basic principles of distributed systems
- From a performance point of view, analyse and evaluate several basic principles of distributed systems, and their corresponding implementation strategies

Course content

History, design, process communications, remote procedure calls, distributed operating systems, distributed object orientation, distributed file systems, time and coordination, replication, distributed transactions, fault tolerance and safety.

Tuition

Lectures and laborations.

Specific requirements

Mathematics from three years of upper secondary school with science profile. Also theoretical knowledge and good practical competences in basic programming, data communication and operating system are required and a TOEFL test result (PBT) at least 530, TWE score 4, (iBT) at least 72, TWE score 17 or IELTS test score for academic purposes with an overall band score of minimum 5.5 and no band score below 5.0. The English test is COMPULSORY for all applicants except citizens of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom and USA. The TOEFL code you must use is SWEDEN 9520.

Examination

Exercise, laboratory work (LAB1), Laboratory assignments are assessed in two steps; design and final approvement, 3 credits, marks Pass (G)
Examination (TEN1), written examination, 4.5 credits, marks 3, 4 or 5

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Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail