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Distributed Computing Project (COMP90019)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Prof Harald Sondergaard
email: harald@unimelb.edu.au
Please note: The coordinator of the subject may not be the supervisor of the project.
Semester 2
Prof Harald Sondergaard
email: harald@unimelb.edu.au
Please note: The coordinator of the subject may not be the supervisor of the project.
Overview
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This subject involves in-depth investigation of a significant problem related to distributed computing. The subject also provides students with skills and knowledge for analysing and solving problems, and enhanced written and oral communication skills.
The subject is fundamentally a research-based project, giving a capstone experience and piece of scholarship to students.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Independently investigate topic areas relating to distributed computing
- Synthesise work related to the topic of study
- Write and present a proposal and report
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- Have the ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member
- Be able to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Have a capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
- Have a profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Enrolment in the Distributed Computing specialisation of the Master of Information Technology, with completion of 50 points of Computing and Information Systems subjects at graduate level excluding the following subjects:
- COMP90007 Internet Technologies
- COMP90038 Algorithms and Complexity
- COMP90041 Programming and Software Development
- INFO90002 Information Modelling
Completing enrolment into the subject will give students access, via theLMS, to information about possible topics, supervision, and timelines. Students should negotiate a project topic with a project supervisor wellbefore the start of semester. The topic must fall within the area of distributed computing, broadly interpreted. Students who are in doubt about the suitability of a chosen topic can contact the degree coordinator for an opinion about its suitability.
By the end of Week 1 of semester, students must formally register their project, using an online form available via the LMS. If a chosen topic is deemed unsuitable, students will be alerted about this by the degree coordinator. Note that the degree coordinator's approval is an assessment hurdle requirement; if approval is not obtained, enrolment in the subjectwill be cancelled, until an acceptable project can be found.
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
- Registration of a project topic and supervisor, due at the end of week 1, requiring approximately 5 hours (hurdle requirement).
- A detailed project proposal of 800-1000 words, due at the end of week 2, requiring approximately 25 hours, submitted to the project supervisor (hurdle requirement).
- A 15 minute presentation of the project, including answering audience questions, held in week 12, requiring approximately 25-30 hours (10%).
- A project report of 6000-8000 words, requiring approximately 320 hours of work, due in first week of examination period (90%).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Harald Sondergaard Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular contact (at least once a week) with the project supervisor. Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Prof Harald Sondergaard
email: harald@unimelb.edu.au
Please note: The coordinator of the subject may not be the supervisor of the project.
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Harald Sondergaard Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular contact (at least once a week) with the project supervisor. Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Prof Harald Sondergaard
email: harald@unimelb.edu.au
Please note: The coordinator of the subject may not be the supervisor of the project.
Time commitment details
400 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Specialisation (formal) Distributed 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.
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
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022