FIT5046 · Monash University
Mobile and distributed computing systems
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Information Technology
What it covers
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.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Quiz | Quiz / Test | 25% |
| Android App Development | Artefact | 40% |
| Android App Design | Written | 20% |
| Research Paper Presentation | Presentation | 15% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |