Distributed Algorithms

This subject is not offered in 2013.

120 hours

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The Internet, World Wide Web, bank networks, mobile phone networks and many others are examples for Distributed Systems. Distributed Systems rely on a key set of algorithms and data structures to run efficiently and effectively. In this subject, we learn these key algorithms that professionals work with while dealing with various systems. Clock synchronization, leader election, mutual exclusion, and replication are just a few areas were multiple well known algorithms were developed during the evolution of the Distributed Computing paradigm.

On successful completion students should:

• Have developed an understanding of distributed algorithm design
• Be able to implement and analyse distributed algorithms

• Term project including a report (2000 words) and a 10 minute presentation (together worth 40% of the final mark) due week 10-12 of the semester.

• One 3-hour written examination (60% of the final mark).

ILO 1 is assessed by all the components. ILO 2 is assessed by the project component. All components should be completed satisfactorily to obtain a passing mark in this subject.

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject students should:

• Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution

• Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning

• Profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship