CS5029 Networks and Distributed Systems (Special Subject)

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module Staff

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

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

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-requisites

CONSENT OF THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE CS5019 OR TAKE CS5039

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Tutorials and practical classes.