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FID3008 Advanced Topics in Distributed Systems 7.5 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus FID3008 (Spring 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course consists of a series of lectures on advanced topics in distributed systems, as well as seminars where the students will present and discuss research topics in distributed systems

Intended learning outcomes

The students shall after the course:

  • be able to describe research areas in the field
  • be able to, through reading research articles, understand a problem description and its solution
  • be able to discuss problem descriptions and proposed solutions
  • have the scill to acquire relevant material to better understand a topic
  • be able to summerize and present a research report

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Good theoretical knowledge of distributed systems

Recommended prerequisites

Good theoretical knowledge of distributet systems

Equipment

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Literature

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Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • EXA1 - Examination, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Examination is based on oral exam, compulsory attendance, delivery and presentation of assignments

Grading scale: Pass / Fail

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

Third cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Seif Haridi, haridi@kth.se

Supplementary information

Language of instruction: English

Postgraduate course

Postgraduate courses at EECS/Software and Computer Systems