FIT5046 Mobile and distributed computing systems
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT5046 Mobile and distributed computing systems is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Caulfield and Suzhou (SEU). It needs FIT9131; and ((FIT9134 and FIT9135); or FIT9137) and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Caulfield, Suzhou (SEU)
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT5046
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After FIT5046
1 unit list FIT5046 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: For students enrolled in E3001, E3002, E3005, E3010, E3011, E3007 completing the Software Engineering specialisation: FIT2099, FIT3171 and FIT4165.
Overview
This unit provides a high level coverage of mobile and distributed computing. It will focus on the underlying concepts and standards of mobile computing and current technologies for mobile and distributed systems. It will discuss cellular networks, wireless networks and their standards and technologies, context-aware computing, location-awareness, wireless sensor networks, internet mobility, web services and service-oriented technology, cloud computing and current research trends and case studies.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester | Suzhou (SEU) | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Caulfield | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify and describe different approaches and methods for building distributed and mobile computing systems;
- 2
Evaluate several models and approaches and select suitable mobile computing solution to a particular case;
- 3
Propose and develop a mobile or distributed system that is appropriate to a problem domain;
- 4
Identify the current research directions in the field and their impacts.
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- Two hours of lectures
- One 2-hour laboratory
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
- A minimum of 8 hours independent study per week for completing lab and project work, private study and revision.
Where it fits
FIT5046 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Pari Delir Haghighi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT5046?
You need FIT9131; and ((FIT9134 and FIT9135); or FIT9137) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after FIT5046?
FIT5046 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including FIT5140.
When is FIT5046 offered?
In 2020, FIT5046 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield and Suzhou (SEU).
How much work is FIT5046?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include FIT5046?
FIT5046 is part of Software engineering.