Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• distribution, storage and processing of data in a distributed system
• at least one of the following aspects: real-time, performance, safety, robustness, mobility and positioning aspects

Skills

• conduct synthesis of theories, methods and techniques used for distribution, storage and processing of data in a distributed system
• apply relevant theories, methods and techniques to the chosen system to ensure that at least one of the following requirements are satisfied:
  • timing requirements in connection with distribution, storage and processing of data are satisfied
  • performance, safety and robustness requirements are satisfied
  • mobility and positioning requirements are satisfied
• can explain the process of and criteria for peer reviewed and scientific communications
• can write a paper for a scientific conference/journal
• can prepare and give an oral and poster presentation for a scientific conference

Competences

• read and understand selected scientific literature and next apply the theories, methods, and/or tools in order to solve a problem which requires distribution of networking or processing functionalities.
• present the problem, the suggested solution(s), experiments and simulation results, as well as the overall conclusion in terms of a scientific paper and a poster
• present orally the main contribution and conclusion from the work in terms of a 15 minutes conference presentation
• Work according to a scientific method and present results in the form of a scientific article and at a seminar/scientific conference
• Formulate and explain scientific hypotheses and results achieved through scientific work
• Analyze results and draw conclusions on a scientific basis

Type of instruction

As described in the introduction to Chapter 3

Exam

Exams