Students will analyze and assess recent research literature from different areas in cloud computing. The results of the literature work will be presented to the course participants, discussed, and summarized in written reports.
FDD3321 Recent Advances in Cloud Computing 5.0 credits

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Course syllabus FDD3321 (Autumn 2012–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The research student should to be able to account for, discuss and analyze special literature within well-defined problem areas within cloud computing after the course.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
A general interest in cloud computing as well as some contact to one of the subfields is helpful.
Literature
Examination and completion
Grading scale
Examination
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.
The course will be assessed with Pass/Fail grade based on the successful presentation and the delivery of a scientifically sound report. From 3 to 5 hp will be given upon successful completion of the course.
Criteria:
3 points for
- Approval of reading list
- Delivery of seminar presentation
- Attendance to at least 3/4 of all seminars
2 additional points for
- Delivery of a scientific paper.
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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Education cycle
Supplementary information
The course is directed to students in the graduate program Computer Science.