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 2022 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Suzhou (SEU). It needs FIT9131; and (FIT9137; or (FIT9134 and FIT9135)) and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Suzhou (SEU)
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT5046
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
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.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
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. Students will learn techniques to design and develop mobile applications. The unit will also provide students 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.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Suzhou (SEU) | On campus |
Assessment
- Practical Assignment Part 1AssignmentThreshold hurdle10%
- Research Paper PresentationPresentationThreshold hurdle10%
- Practical Assignment Part 2AssignmentThreshold hurdle30%
- Scheduled final assessment (2 hours and 10 minutes)ExamThreshold hurdle50%
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
- Laboratories24 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
The main software used in this unit is Android Studio.
Where it fits
FIT5046 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Pari Delir Haghighi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT5046?
You need FIT9131; and (FIT9137; or (FIT9134 and FIT9135)) 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 2022, FIT5046 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Suzhou (SEU).
How much work is FIT5046?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT5046 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include FIT5046?
FIT5046 is part of Computational science and Software engineering.