HI1031 Distributed Information Systems 7.5 credits
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About course offering
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
Target group
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Degree Programme in Computer Engineering, åk 3, Mandatory
Degree Programme in Computer Engineering, åk 3, SAIN, Recommended
Degree Programme in Engineering and Economics, åk 3, TIDA, Mandatory
Periods
P1 (7.5 hp)Duration
Pace of study
50%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
Swedish
Course location
KTH Flemingsberg
Number of places
Places are not limited
Planned modular schedule
Course memo
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Link to scheduleApplication
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
Application code
50155
Contact
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
Contact
Reine Bergström (reine.bergstrom@sth.kth.se)
Examiner
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Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge to be able to develop systems that communicate between several different computers. Examples of this can be Business Critical Systems for Internet.
On completion of the course, the students should:
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Build, structure and program distributed systems with a multilayer architecture
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Describe and explain theories and expressions that are used within Business Critical Systems and in distributed systems
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Describe how one develops simple systems with embedded communication in various ways
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Be able to create web-based solutions
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Be versed in and describe safety aspects around distributed applications
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Be able to analyse critically, discuss and compare different distributed methods and models
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
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Literature
Kurskompendium
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LABA - Lab Work, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- RED1 - Examination and Assignments, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.
Written examination (RED1; 3 credits), the grading scale A-F Passed laboratory sessions (LABA; 4.5 credits), the grading scale A-F.
Final school grades are based on all components. The grading scale A-F
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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.