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.
FID3011 Research Course in Distributed Systems 7.5 credits
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Application
For course offering
Spring 2024 Start 16 Jan 2024 programme students
Application code
60745
Headings with content from the Course syllabus FID3011 (Spring 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
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.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Successfully completed a course in advanced distributed systems, such as ID 2203
Recommended prerequisites
Avklarat kurs i advancerade distribuerade system, som ID2203.
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.
P/F
Other requirements for final grade
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.
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
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Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Paris Carbone