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Principles of Distributed Computing

Seminar in Distributed Computing

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Roger Wattenhofer, Prof. Dr. Timothy Roscoe

VVZ CR 3.0

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Abstract

In this seminar participating students present and discuss recent research papers in the area of distributed computing. The seminar consists of algorithmic as well as systems papers in distributed computing theory, peer-to-peer computing, ad hoc and sensor networking. The actual paper selection can be found onwww.dcg.ethz.ch/courses.html.

Objective

In the last two decades, we have experienced an unprecedented growth in the area of distributed systems and networks; distributed computing now encompasses many of the activities occurring in today's computer and communications world. This course introduces the basics of distributed computing, highlighting common themes and techniques. We study the fundamental issues underlying the design of distributed systems: communication, coordination, synchronization, uncertainty. We explore essential algorithmic ideas and lower bound techniques. In this seminar, students present the latest work in this domain. Seminar language: English

Content

Different each year. For details see: www.dcg.ethz.ch/courses.html

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Lecture Notes

Slides of presentations will be made available.

Literature

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General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC , DS , DR , MSC , WBZ
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
seminar	Seminar in Distributed Computing Für D-INFK Diplomstudierende 4 Kreditpunkte	Wed 15:15-17:00 (ETZ G 91)	2 h weekly

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Computer Science
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Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Studies
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Computational Science and Engineering Bachelor
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- Major
  - Compulsory Major Courses
Computational Science and Engineering Master
- Electives
Computer Science Master
- Focused Courses
  - Focused Study: Distributed Systems
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Master
- Majors
  - Computer and Networking (A total of 42 CP must be achieved during the Master Program. The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
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Certificate of Advanced Studies in Computer Science
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