CS5052
Data-Intensive Systems
2023-2024
15
7
SCQF level 11
2
Academic year(s): 2023-2024
SCOTCAT credits : 15
ECTS credits : 7
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: 2
Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students
Planned timetable:
CS5052 is an advanced research-focused module, which presents the programming paradigms, algorithmic techniques, and design principles for large-scale distributed systems, such as those utilised by companies such as Google, Amazon, and Facebook. It has a strong systems research flavour, which includes areas such as operating systems, databases, distributed systems, and networking. This module is usually delivered in a seminar format requiring active participation and contributions from students.
Pre-requisite(s): Undergraduate students must have passed CS2002 and (CS2001 or CS2101). Postgraduate students must pass CS5001 before taking this module
Weekly contact: 2.5 hr x 11 weeks lectures/seminar/tutorial/discussion.
Scheduled learning hours: 28
Guided independent study hours: 122
As used by St Andrews: 3-hour Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 40%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 60%
Re-assessment: 3-hour Examination = 40%, Existing Coursework = 60%