The syllabus for this research-oriented course is driven by published papers in the broad area of in networked systems. Written evaluations is submitted before each weekly meeting. Students must present at least two research papers and will be graded on the quality of their presentation. The course topics include, but are not limited to: reliable networked systems, software defined networks, network virtualization, datacenter networks, cloud computing, and big data. The top networked systems conferences (such as SIGCOMM, NSDI, SOSP, CoNEXT) will be the main source for the papers that will be discussed.
FID3012 Advanced Topics in Networked Systems 7.5 credits
Information per course offering
Information for Autumn 2025 Start 25 Aug 2025 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 25 Aug 2025 - 24 Oct 2025
- Periods
Autumn 2025: P1 (7.5 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
10488
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Places are not limited
- Target group
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- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
- Schedule is not published
- Part of programme
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Contact
Course syllabus as PDF
Please note: all information from the Course syllabus is available on this page in an accessible format.
Course syllabus FID3012 (Spring 2019–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus FID3012 (Spring 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After the course, the student should be able to:
- Present a research problem and research results in a concise way and the within the allotted time.
- Defend the research approach, design decisions, and the evaluation methods in a discussion.
- Moderate a discussion after a research presentation.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
The course is open to PhD students.
Recommended prerequisites
Good knowledge of systems and networks
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
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.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Examination is based on compulsory attendence, paper evaluations, and oral presentations.
Grading scale: P/F
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
Education cycle
Third cycle