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Distributed Algorithms (COMP90020) // Further information

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    LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

    The subject will be delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, student presentations. Students will write a report and give a presentation.

    INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

    The subject accesses a number of scholarly papers in the area which are presented through lecture slides. Papers are made available through LMS to the students. The subject also uses: Distributed Systems: Concepts and Design by Coulouris, Dollimore, Kindberg, and Blair, Fifth Edition, Addison-Wesley.

    CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

    Distributed Algorithms are fundamental to understanding any Distributed System and multiple key information and communication technologies, these include but are not limited to the Internet, Banking Networks, and Mobile Systems.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Science (Computer Science)
    CourseMaster of Philosophy - Engineering
    CourseMaster of Data Science
    CourseDoctor of Philosophy - Engineering
    CoursePh.D.- Engineering
    CourseMaster of Information Technology
    MajorComputer Science
    Specialisation (formal)Distributed Computing
    Informal specialisationComputer Science
    Specialisation (formal)Mechatronics
    Specialisation (formal)Software
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    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.

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Last updated: 3 November 2022