Distributed Systems
About
Distributed systems are built by components/processes that cooperate using computer communication.
The overall aim of the course is to provide an understanding of the challenges you are confronted with when developing such systems as well as the benefits gained from such systems.
Thus this course serves as the basic for further study within the area.
Prerequisites and selection
Entry requirements
Successfully completed courses corresponding to 120 credits within the subject Computer Science or equivalent. Within the 120 credits the following courses are required;
- DIT671 Computer Networks, 7.5 credits or DIT423 Computer Communication, 7.5 credits (or equivalent)
- DIT401 Operating systems, 7.5 credits or DIT392 Concurrent programming, 7.5 credits (or equivalent)
Applicants must prove knowledge of English: English 6/English level 2 or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.
Selection
Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 285 credits
