2010 Course Handbook
ITEC801: Introduction to Distributed Systems
This unit covers both fundamental issues and recent trends in distributed computing. We examine the complexities of distributed communications systems such as partial failures, shared memory, scheduling problems and multiple clocks. Networking protocols and other industry standards are discussed. Lectures will mostly be expository and conceptual and aim to provide a solid understanding of distributed systems and related enduring issues.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | -- |
| When Offered: | E2 - Evening; Offered in the second half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Computing staff |
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| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Computing Faculty of Science |