Module Details

Module Code: DEVL
Module Title: Distributed Development
Title: Distributed Development
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Nigel Whyte
Module Author:: Agnes Maciocha
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide learners with a theoretical knowledge and practical skills of developing distributed systems.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Assess the different approaches to developing distributed systems.
LO2 Design, develop and test distributed systems.
LO3 Evaluate proposed distributed architectural designs.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
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.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project15.00%
Practical25.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Develop and test a distributed system.
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Laboratory Exercises using a high level language (e.g. Erlang) to develop basic distributed systems. Familiarization with the tool set used in distributed development.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
No Description
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Estimate Learner Hours 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Laboratory Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Logan Martin, Merritt Eric, Carlsson Richard. Erlang and OTP in Action, Manning Publications, p.500, [ISBN: 9781933988788].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • George Coulouris, Jean Dollimore, Tim Kindberg, Gordon Blair. Distributed Systems: Concepts and Design, Addison Wesley, p.1008, [ISBN: 0132143011].
  • Nancy A. Lynch. (1997), Distributed algorithms, Morgan Kaufmann, San Francisco, Calif., [ISBN: 9781558603486].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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