Distributed Computing

<body> <table> <tr> <td>  <p class="c1"><a href="http://www.gu.edu.au/" target="_top"><img src="images/gu.gif" width="89" height="74" alt="Griffith University" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="c1"><a href="http://www.gu.edu.au/school/cit/" target="_top">ICT Home</a></p> <hr /> <p class="c1"><a href="http://www.cit.gu.edu.au/teaching/3510CIT/index.shtml" target="_top">DC Home</a></p> <p class="c1"><a href="http://www.cit.gu.edu.au/teaching/3510CIT/news.shtml" target="_top">Notice Board</a></p> <p class="c1"><a href="http://www.cit.gu.edu.au/teaching/3510CIT/resources.shtml" target="_top">Resources</a><br /> <a href="http://www.cit.gu.edu.au/teaching/3510CIT/modules.shtml" target="_top">Modules</a></p>  <p class="c1"><a href="http://www.cit.gu.edu.au/teaching/3510CIT/virgil.shtml" target="_top">Virgil Main</a></p> <p class="c1"><a href="http://www.cit.gu.edu.au/teaching/3510CIT/forum.shtml" target="_top">Virgil Forum</a></p> <hr />  </td> <td>  <h1><img src="dsys_atsban.gif" border="0" height="50" width="450" alt="Distributed Computing"/></h1> <hr/> <h3>Welcome to 3510CIT Distributed Computing for 2006</h3> <p>This is a third year undergraduate course in the Bachelor of Internet Computing and Bachelor of Information Technology.</p> <h3>Overview</h3> <p> The course covers a range of fundamental principles, techniques, and algorithms required to implement distributed computing systems and applications. </p> <h3>Background</h3> <p> It is assumed you have passed prerequisite courses such as <a href="../2501ICT/" target="_top">Programming III</a> (or Internet Programming), Computer Communication Networks, and <a href="http://cittie.student.gu.edu.au/sci/ct14/">Operating Systems</a>. </p> <h3>Syllabus</h3> <p> The Introduction to Distributed Systems covers the following topics: </p> <ul> <li>Definition of a distributed system</li> <li>Goals</li> <li>Hardware concepts</li> <li>Software concepts</li> <li>The client-server model</li> </ul> <p> Distributed computing principles, techniques and algorithms to be covered will be selected from the following modules: </p> <ul> <li>Communication</li> <li>Processes</li> <li>Naming</li> <li>Synchronisation</li> <li>Consistency and replication</li> <li>Fault tolerance</li> <li>Security</li> </ul> <p> Distributed systems and applications to be covered will be selected from the following modules: </p> <ul> <li>Distributed object-based systems</li> <li>Distributed document-based systems</li> <li>Distributed coordination-based systems</li> <li>Distributed collaborative systems</li> <li>Distributed database systems</li> <li>Distributed computing environments</li> <li>Distributed file systems</li> <li>Distributed operating systems</li> </ul> <p> Distributed programming techniques to be covered in programming assignments and lab exercises will be selected from: </p> <ul> <li>Java sockets</li> <li>Java RMI (remote procedure calls)</li> <li>Java IDL (Corba)</li> <li>EJB (Enterprise Java Beans)</li> <li>Microsoft's DCOM</li> <li>XML-related protocols.</li> </ul> <h3>Assessment</h3> <p> Two programming assignments worth 30% each, and one final examination worth 40%. </p> <h3>Steps to success</h3> <p> Try to prepare for classes by reading the corresponding chapters of the text book and the slides. Also try to review what you've learnt in classes by doing additional reading and exercises promptly. Start work on the programming assignments early. Try to keep up to date. Ask other students and members of the teaching team for help as soon as you feel you are lost or having difficulties with some concepts or techniques. Leave time for review and examination preparation. </p> <p>As with every 10CP course, you are expected to spend an average of 10 hours per week working on the course. </p> <h3><a href="modules.shtml" target="_top">Study Chart</a></h3> <h3><a href="resources.shtml" target="_top">Resources</a></h3> <h3>Acknowledgements</h3> <p>This web site and the teaching resources are based on material made available to me by <a href="http://www.cit.gu.edu.au/~scz/">Chengzheng Sun</a> and <a href="http://www.cit.gu.edu.au/~rwt/"> Rodney Topor</a></p> <hr /> <p>The Course Convenor is <a href= "http://www.cit.gu.edu.au/~rhexel/" target="_top">Dr René Hexel</a>. </p> <p><em>Last Changed: $Date: 2006/07/23 22:27:48 $</em></p>  </td> </tr> </table>  <p><a href="http://validator.w3.org/check/referer"><img border="0" src="images/valid-xhtml10.png" alt="Valid XHTML 1.0!" height="31" width="88" /></a></p>  </body>