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CS 616 — Small Specialization Module Distributed Systems
(dt. Kleines Vertiefungsmodul Verteilte Systeme)

Level, degree of commitment Specialization module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture (2 SWS), recitation class (2 SWS),
180 hours (60 h attendance, 120 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s): Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises.
Examination type: Written or oral examination
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Computer Science.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
irregular
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Bernd Freisleben

Contents

Continuation of the contents of an intermediate module, exemplary treatment of current results under inclusion of newer research literature.

The topics come from the field of Practical Computer Science / Distributed Systems.


Qualification Goals

The students will

  • get to know current research results,
  • learn how to deal with research literature,
  • Gain insights into the development of new results in the field of practical computer science / distributed systems,
  • deepen their knowledge of computer science in a specific area,
  • acquire the competence to independently index current scientific contributions from national and international scientific publications,
  • practice IT working methods for distributed data processing (development and application of basic solution strategies and their formal description, training of abstraction skills, system development),
  • improve their oral communication skills in the exercises by practicing free speech in front of an audience and during discussion.

Prerequisites

None.


Applicability

Module imported from M.Sc. Computer Science.

It can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)

  • B.Sc. Data Science
  • B.Sc. Computer Science
  • B.Sc. Business Informatics
  • M.Sc. Data Science
  • M.Sc. Computer Science
  • M.Sc. Mathematics
  • M.Sc. Business Informatics
  • M.Sc. Business Mathematics

When studying B.Sc. Computer Science, this module can be attended in the study area Compulsory Elective Modules in Computer Science.

The module is assigned to Practical Computer Science. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.


Recommended Reading

  • Depending on topic



Please note:

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