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
FID3008 Advanced Topics in Distributed Systems 7.5 credits
Information per course offering
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus FID3008 (Spring 2019–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus FID3008 (Spring 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
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
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
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.
Examination is based on oral exam, compulsory attendance, delivery and presentation of assignments
Grading scale: Pass / Fail
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
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle
Supplementary information
Language of instruction: English