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Mobile and distributed computing systems
FIT5046
Synopsis
This unit provides a high level coverage of mobile and distributed computing. It will focus on the underlying concepts and standards of mobile computing. You will learn techniques to design and develop mobile applications. The unit will also provide you with an understanding of current mobile and distributed technologies such as web services, Internet of Things, context-aware computing, location-awareness, wireless sensor networks and current research trends.
Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.
Quick facts
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Audience
- Postgraduate
- Type
- Coursework
- School
- Faculty of Information Technology
- Handbook year
- 2026
Prerequisites (1)
- Software engineeringFIT5136
What it unlocks
Nothing in the visible graph depends on this unit.
Offerings (2)
- Second semesterClayton · FLEXIBLE
- First semesterClayton · FLEXIBLE
Listed in 2 areas of study
- Computational scienceElective units
- Software engineeringSoftware engineering technical electives