Distributed and Decentralised Computing

Undergraduate | 2026

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COMP 2004
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Course ID
200081
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course presents an overview of various models of distributed and decentralised computing including peer-to-peer, client-server, cloud computing, content distribution networks, and distributed ledgers. The course will allow students to apply advanced distributed computing architecture principles to the development of large-scale distributed systems and design resilient, scalable and efficient digital infrastructures.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply advanced Computer Science methods and algorithms in the development of distributed systems and distributed systems applications
  • Apply knowledge of distributed and decentralised computing properties and trade-offs to a variety of advanced technical problems
  • Design and test large distributed software systems
  • Evaluate the importance of privacy and security and ethical behaviour among users of distributed systems
  • Communicate the design, development and performance of distributed systems and distributed systems applications

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assessment

Problem Solving Task, Portfolio, Skills Demonstration, Short Response Questions

Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Computer Science