University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

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.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Undergraduate students must have passed CS2002 and (CS2001 or CS2101). Postgraduate students must pass CS5001 before taking this module

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2.5 hr x 11 weeks lectures/seminar/tutorial/discussion.

Scheduled learning hours: 28

Guided independent study hours: 122

Assessment pattern

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%

Personnel

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