Module Details

Module Code: COMP I8008
Full Title: Concurrent & Distributed Programming
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Michelle Graham
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: The class focusses on issues that arise in the design and implementation of concurrent and distributed applications. (1,2,4,6)
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Design and implement concurrent programs
MLO2 Design solutions to synchronization issues within concurrent programs through appropriate use of locks, semaphores and monitors.
MLO3 Design and implement distributed programs using current middleware technologies
MLO4 Analyse and evaluate the fundamental concepts underlying distributed programming including message passing, remote method invocation and web services.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Multi-threaded/Concurrent Programming
Process and Synchronization, Locks and Barriers, Semaphores, Monitors, parallelization using stream/functional approach
Distributed Systems
Goals of a distributed system, Hardware concepts, Software concepts, safe access to shared distributed resources
Client-Server Applications
Clients and Servers Architectures, Pooling vs Thread-Per-Client, Application Layering, Client-Server Architectures, Non-text-based servers
Middleware technologies
TCP/IP Sockets, RPC/RMI, Web Services
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work50.00%
Final Examination50.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Distributed application development focusing on appropriate underlying distributed system technology (e.g. message passing, web services, distributed objects etc)
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Concurrent programming project demonstrating understanding of management of resources
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 120
Assessment Description
Formal exam covering theory from all aspects of the course

Part Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Distributed application development focusing on appropriate underlying distributed system technology (e.g. message passing, web services, distributed objects etc)
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Concurrent programming project demonstrating understanding of management of resources
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Formal exam covering theory from all aspects of the course
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact 3 lab-based classes per week integrating theory and practical content. Classes will normally be broken down into 50% theory delivery and 50% practical implementation. Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact Consumption of lecturer-recommended content (videos/papers/book content/web articles) Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact Independant practical work Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Directed Reading Non Contact Consumption of lecturer-recommended content (videos/papers/book content/web articles) Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact Independant practical work Every Week 4.00 4
Lecturer Supervised Learning Contact lab-based classes per week integrating theory and practical content. Classes will normally be broken down into 50% theory delivery and 50% practical implementation. Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Brian Goetz, Tim Peierls, Joshua Bloch, Joseph Bowbeer, David Holmes and Doug Lea. (2006), Java Concurrency in Practice, 1st edition. AddisonWesley, [ISBN: 0321349601].
  • Andrew S Tanenbaum and Maarten Van Steen. (2013), Distributed Systems: Principles and Paradigms, 2nd edition. Pearson, p.640, [ISBN: 1292025522].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Kathy Sierra & Bert Bates. (2005), Head First Java, 2nd edition. O'Reilly Media, p.720, [ISBN: 0-596-00920-8].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources