Distributed Systems (COMP90015)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
The subject aims to provide an understanding of the principles on which the Web, Email, DNS and other interesting distributed systems are based. Questions concerning distributed architecture, concepts and design; and how these meet the demands of contemporary distributed applications will be addressed.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics covered include: characterization of distributed systems, system models, interprocess communication, remote invocation, indirect communication, operating system support, distributed objects and components, web services, security, distributed file systems, and name services.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Have an understanding of the principles and paradigms underlying distributed software systems
- Obtain experience developing distributed applications
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have the following skills:
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
- Profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMP90041 | Programming and Software Development |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| COMP90038 | Algorithms and Complexity |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| COMP90007 | Internet Technologies |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
OR admission into one of the following courses:
- MC-ENG Master of Engineering, all entry points
- MC-IS Master of Information Systems, 100 or 150 point program
- MC-SCICMP Master of Science (Computer Science)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 and 2 are addressed by extensive Project work of approximately 50-55 hours of work during semester (40%), which reinforce lecture content and develop programming and writing skills. Project work is assessed in stages throughout the semester, with half of the work typically due in Week 8 and the remaining work due in Week 12.
- ILO 1 is further addressed by a 3-hour written examination (60%)
Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, students must obtain at least:
- 50% overall
- 20/40 in the Project work
- 30/60 in the end-of-semester written examination.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Aaron Harwood Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising of two hours of lectures and one hour of tutorial/laboratory classes per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 - Semester 2
Principal coordinator Egemen Tanin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising of two hours of lectures and one hour of tutorial/laboratory classes per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject will be delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials and project work. The project work involves developing a distributed application and writing a report.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Students will have access to lecture notes and lecture slides. The subject LMS site also contains links to recommended literature and current survey papers of distributed system principles and paradigms.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
The subject provides the fundamentals in distributed systems that support a career in areas such as IT System Engineer, Enterprise Architect, Analytics, Software Developer, Systems Administration, and Network Engineer.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Science (Computer Science) Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Data Science Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Information Technology Major Computer Science Specialisation (formal) Distributed Computing Specialisation (formal) Spatial Specialisation (formal) Mechatronics Specialisation (formal) Software with Business Informal specialisation Computer Science Specialisation (formal) Software Specialisation (formal) Health Specialisation (formal) Computing - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022