FID3008 Advanced Topics in Distributed Systems 7.5 credits
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
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
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
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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
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Supplementary information
Language of instruction: English