DISTRIBUTED AND PARALLEL SYSTEMS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BIL414	DISTRIBUTED AND PARALLEL SYSTEMS	5	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. OĞUZHAN ÖZTAŞ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course will introduce students to distributed system algorithms and technologies. Both the theoretical foundations of the subject and the systems built on these foundations and in practical use will be covered. Advanced topics based on research articles and other textbooks will also be discussed. In addition to theoretical studies, at least one project will be completed during a training period.
Contents of the Course Unit:	To provide students with information about basic distributed system structures, programming and working methods, and to provide relevant literature and terminology.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Be able to define the structure, types and usage areas of distributed systems.
Be able to use the infrastructure, software, hardware, languages ​​and operating systems used in distributed systems and parallel computing.
Be able to classify distributed process structures (client, server, thread and code migration).
Explain process communication, remote procedure invocation, and distributed process synchronization approaches and algorithms.
Discuss basic distributed applications (distributed web-based systems, distributed object-oriented systems, and distributed file systems).

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction: Definition and types of distributed systems	-
2	-	Architectures	-
3	-	Processes	-
4	-	Communication	-
5	-	Naming	-
6	-	Synchronization	-
7	-	Consistency and Replication	-
8	-	Error and Adjustment	-
9	-	Distributed object-oriented systems: Architectures, processes, communication	-
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	-	Distributed object-oriented systems: Naming, synchronization, consistency, error handling	-
12	-	Distributed file systems	-
13	-	Distributed web-based systems	-
14	-	Security	-
15	-	Review of the period	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Implementing Parallel and Distributed Systems by Alireza Poshtkoh (Eser Sahibi), M. B. Ghaznavi-Ghoushchi (Eser Sahibi)

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains the fundamental engineering concepts of computer science and relates them to the groundwork of computer science.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses theoretical and practical knowledge coming from mathematics, probability, statistics and various other branches of life sciences, to find solutions to engineering problems.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines the components and the underlying process of a system and designs an appropriate computational model under reasonable constraints.					4
2	Designs a computer-aided conceptual model with modern techniques.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines, detects and analyzes the areas of computer science applications and develops appropriate solutions.				3
2	Identifies, models and solves computer engineering problems by applying appropriate analytical methods.				3
3	Determines and uses the necessary information technologies in an efficient way for engineering applications.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess the responsibility and ability to design and conduct experiments for engineering problems by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.			2
2	Possess the ability to conduct effective individual study.			2
3	Takes responsibility as a team work and contributes in an effective way.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Monitors the developments in the field of information technologies by means of internet and related journals and possess the required knowledge for the management, control, development and security of information technologies.			2
2	Develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicates effectively by oral and/or written form and uses at least one foreign language.				3
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of project management, practical applications and also environmental protection, worker's health and security.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess professional and ethical responsibility and willingness to share it.			2
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the universality of engineering solutions and applications and be well aware of the importance of innovation.				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	3	10	30
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	14	2	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	1	7
Short Exam	2	1	2
Preparation for the Short Exam	2	2	4
TOTAL	58	0	157