Learners will be expected to activity participate in class on the materials covered and work throughout each scheduled lab session to accomplish assigned tasks. While theoretical topics are covered in lectures the practical application of the theory will be covered in the computer laboratory classes where students get to apply the concepts to solve real world problems.
Module Aim:
To provide learners with a theoretical knowledge and practical skills of developing distributed systems.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Assess the different approaches to developing distributed systems.
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
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
Distribution
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
Development
Frameworks and Languages used for distributed development. MPI for Clusters. Erlang/OTP for large scale distribution.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Project
15.00%
Practical
25.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
60.00%
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
Develop and test a distributed system.
1,2,3
15.00
Week 10
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Laboratory Exercises using a high level language (e.g. Erlang) to develop basic distributed systems. Familiarization with the tool set used in distributed development.
2
25.00
Every Week
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
No Description
1,2,3
60.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment