Distributed Computing Project

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2013:

Non-contact time: 260 hours

Enrolment in the Distributed Computing specialisation of the Master of Information Technology, with completion of 50 points of Computing and Information Systems subjects at graduate level excluding the following subjects:

• COMP90007 Internet Technologies
• COMP90038 Algorithms and Complexity
• COMP90041 Programming and Software Development
• SINF90001 Database Systems and Information Modelling

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For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

This subject involves in-depth investigation of a significant problem related to distributed computing. The subject also provides students with skills and knowledge for analysing and solving problems, and enhanced written and oral communication skills.

Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:

• Independently investigate topic areas relating to distributed computing
• Synthesise work related to the topic of study
• Write and present a proposal and report

• One 800-1000 word project proposal, due at the end of week4 (10%)
• One 20 minute presentation of the project or demonstration of a working system, including answering audience questions, held in week 12 (10%)
• One 8000-10000 word project report, due in due in week 12 (80%)

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject students should:

• Have the ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member
• Be able to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
• Have a capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
• Have a profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship