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CS5029 Networks and Distributed Systems (Special Subject)

Academic year(s): 2025-2026

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module is a guided reading module on any aspect of Computer Communication Systems not covered by other available modules. It is intended only for MSc students in Computer Communication Systems whose circumstances make it appropriate to deliver an individually designed programme of study in a specialist area of Computer Communication systems not covered by other modules.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Consent of the Head of School

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take CS5019 or take CS5039

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Tutorials and practical classes.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: TBC Module coordinator(s): Director of Postgraduate Teaching - Computer Science (dopgt-cs@st-andrews.ac.uk)