FID3011 Research Course in Distributed Systems 7.5 credits

This course is a graduate reading course that will cover significant recent advances in the field of distributed computing. Every participant should find their own relevant research literature, read and analyze its contributions, give a presentation on the material and actively contribute to the group discussions, as well as write a short report on the paper.

After successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• present and discuss specialized literature within the field of distributed computing:
• analyze and evaluate applied methods and results from   specialized literature within the field of distributed computing:
• evaluate the wider technological and societal implications of recent advances within the field;
• identify new strategic directions for distributed computing enabled by recent advances in the field;
• summarize in writing the contributions from specialized literature within the field.

Successfully completed a course in advanced distributed systems, such as ID 2203

Avklarat kurs i advancerade distribuerade system, som ID2203.

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

• 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.

P/F

The course will be assessed with a Pass/Fail grade, based on a successful presentation, the delivery of a scientifically sound report, and the identification of appropriate papers for the reading list. In addition to this, students must attend at least 75% of all seminars.

Paris Carbone

• 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.