COMP H4227 - Distributed and Concurrent Device Development
Module Title:
Distributed and Concurrent Device Development
Language of Instruction:
English
Credits:
10
NFQ Level:
8
Module Delivered In
No Programmes
Teaching & Learning Strategies:
Learners will be expected to activity participate in class on the materials covered and work throughout each scheduled lab session to accomplish assigned tasks.
Module Aim:
To provide learners with a theoretical knowledge and practical skills of developing concurrent and distributed systems, with particular emphases on the Internet of Things.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Assess the different approaches to developing concurrent and distributed systems.
LO2
Design, develop and test concurrent and distributed systems.
LO3
Demonstrate the principles of design and development of Internet of Things systems and applications.
LO4
Evaluate proposed concurrent and distributed architectural designs.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
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No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Architecture
Flynn’s Taxonomy, Multicore, Manycore and Stream Processors
Replication, Fault Tolerance, Load Balancing and Scalability
Internet of Things
Architecture, Software and middleware platforms, Interfaces, Communication and Cooperation, Security, Sensing, Embedded Devices, Testing and Standardisation
Business Models
IoT Governance, Societal and Ethical Implications
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
30.00%
Practical
30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
40.00%
Continuous Assessment
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Assessment Date
Examination
Term Paper
1,3,4
30.00
Sem 1 End
No Project
Practical
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Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Laboratory Exercises
2
30.00
Every Week
End of Module Formal Examination
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Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
No Description
1,2,3,4
40.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment