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Distributed Systems (COMP90015)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Rajkumar Buyya
Semester 2
Dr Tawfiq Islam
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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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
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Be able to apply the principles and paradigms of distributed systems in design, development and critical reasoning
- Demonstrate an ability to implement a complex distributed application from first principles
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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
COMP90007 | Internet Technologies |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90038 | Algorithms and Complexity |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90041 | Programming and Software Development |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Option 2
Admission into one of the following:
- MC-MTRNENG Master of Mechatronics Engineering
- MC-SOFTENG Master of Software Engineering
- MC-ENG Master of Engineering
- MC-SCICMP Master of Science (Computer Science)
- MC-CS Master of Computer Science
- GC-CS Graduate Certificate in Computer Science
Option 3
Admission into one of the following: 100pt Program course entry point in the MC-IT Master of Information Technology, 150pt Program course entry point in the MC-IT Master of Information Technology
AND
Selection of one of the following:
- Computing specialisation (formal) in the MC-IT Master of Information Technology
- Cyber Security specialisation (formal) in the MC-IT Master of Information Technology
- Distributed Computing specialisation (formal) in the MC-IT Master of Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence specialisation (formal) in the MC-IT Master of Information Technology
Option 4
Admission into the 100pt Program course entry point in the MC-IT Master of Information Technology
AND
Selection of the Human-Computer Interaction specialisation (formal) in the MC-IT Master of Information Technology
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Semester 1
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Individual project work of approximately 50-55 hours of work, 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. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1 and 2 are addressed extensively in the individual project work.
| Throughout the teaching period | 40% |
One 3 hour written examination. ILO 1 is addressed in the end of semester examination.
| End of semester | 60% |
Semester 2
Description | Timing | Percentage |
---|---|---|
One 3 hour written examination. ILO 1 is addressed in the end of semester examination.
| End of semester | 60% |
Project work of approximately 50-55 hours of work, 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's 1 and 2 are addressed extensively in the project work.
| Throughout the semester | 40% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Rajkumar Buyya Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising of two hours of lectures and one hour of tutorial classes per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Rajkumar Buyya
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Tawfiq Islam Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising of two hours of lectures and one hour of tutorial classes per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Dr Tawfiq Islam
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
TBA
- 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 Data Science Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Science (Computer Science) Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Specialisation (formal) Computing Specialisation (formal) Distributed Computing Specialisation (formal) Software with Business Specialisation (formal) Software Specialisation (formal) Mechatronics Major Computer Science - 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: 31 January 2024