COMP2207 Distributed Systems and Networks

Module Overview

The aims of this module are two-fold: to teach the theory and practice of distributed systems, and to provide a solid grounding in the fundamentals of all major aspects of computer network technology.

The networking aspect of the module will expose students to the principles of layered communication protocols, the architecture of the Internet, and the principles of how the components of the TCP/IP layered model are designed and operate. The distributed systems aspect will expose students to the principles and practice of distributed systems, from distributed system models and distributed algorithms to different programming paradigms for distributed systems to distributed transactions.

Students should gain a clear understanding of the technologies covered in terms of the underlying fundamental principles.