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Computer Engineering MA, Distributed Systems I, 7.5 credits

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Datateknik AV, Distribuerade system I, 7,5 hp
Computer Engineering MA, Distributed Systems I, 7.5 credits

General data

  • Code: DT017A
  • Subject/Main field: Computer Engineering
  • Cycle: Second cycle
  • Credits: 7,5
  • Progressive specialization: A1N - Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
  • Education area: Teknik 100%
  • Answerable faculty: Faculty of Science, Technology and Media
  • Answerable department: Information Systems and Technology
  • Approved: 2007-06-20
  • Date of change: 2023-11-30
  • Version valid from: 2023-11-20

Aim

The goal of the course is to give basic knowledge about the distributed systems architecture, as well as methods for constructing these types of systems. The course deals with common distributed systems (distributed operating systems).

Course objectives

After the course the student will be able to:
- Give an overview of distributed systems and their potential advantage.
- Explain which properties that an excellent dynamic distributed system should have and construct a distributed system with such properties.
- Evaluate existing systems with consideration of communication and security.

Content

- An overview of distributed systems, as well as the potential advantages with solutions using distributed systems,
- Communication and synchronization with distributed systems,
- File server for distributed systems,
- Security issues in distributed systems.

Entry requirements

Computer Engineering BA (AB), 45 Credits including Programming (Java is recommended), 15 Credits, Computer Networks, 7.5 Credits, Introduction to Operating Systems, 7.5 Credits. Mathematics BA (A), 22.5 Credits, including Discrete Mathematics, 7.5 Credits.

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Teaching form

Teaching is performed through lectures and laboratory exercises.

Examination form

L103: Labs, 1.5 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)

T103: Exam, 6 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

1.5 hp, L103: Laboratory exercises
Grade: Pass or Fail

6 hp, T103 Exam
Grade: A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. A-E are passing grades, Fx and F are failing grades.

Grading criteria for the subject can be found at www.miun.se/gradingcriteria.

Transitional rules

Denna kursplan är under avveckling och upphör att gälla 2024-12-01. Fram till dess är det möjligt att delta i examinationer vid fastställda datum. Anmälan behöver göras i förväg. För mer information kontakta ansvarig institution via DETexp@miun.se.

Grading system

Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

Course reading

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Required literature

  • Author: Andrew S. Tanenbaum and Maarten Van Steen
  • Title: Distributed Systems, principles and paradigms
  • Comment: ISBN 0-13-613553-6

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