623.502 (20W) Distributed Computing Infrastructures

Wintersemester 2020/21

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First course session
05.10.2020 08:30 - 10:00 S.2.69 - Bitmovin On Campus
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Overview

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be necessary to make changes to courses and examinations at short notice (e.g. cancellation of attendance-based courses and switching to online examinations).

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Lecturer
Course title german Distributed Computing Infrastructures
Type Lecture - Course (continuous assessment course )
Course model Online course
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 4.0
Registrations 36 (11 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction Englisch
Course begins on 05.10.2020
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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

During the course, we will explore advanced concepts from the field of distributed computing, including: 

1. Cloud computing,

2. Fog/Edge computing,

3. Internet of Things, 

4. Consensus algorithms,

5. Distributed Ledger Technologies (Blockchain).

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

The course will be divided into five blocks, corresponding to the topics listed above. Each of the blocks will enclose a classical lecture and two proseminars. 

Course content

The course will cover advanced topics in distributed systems with a main goal to prepare the students for the next generation paradigms, such as the Internet of Things. 

Examination information

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Modified examination information (exceptional COVID-19 provisions)

The exam can be organized online if physical exams are forbidden. 

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

The students will be continuously examined thorugh homework, class activity and completion and presentation of a project.  

Points - Grade

 < 50 - 5

 < 66 - 4

 < 81 - 3 

 < 91 -2

 >= 91 - 1

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Master's degree programme Informatics (SKZ: 911, Version: 19W.2)
    • Subject: Vertiefung Informatik (Specialization in Informatics) (Compulsory subject)
      • 1.2 Distributed Computing Infrastructures ( 2.0h VC / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 623.502 Distributed Computing Infrastructures (2.0h VC / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 1. Semester empfohlen

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