Science, Engineering and Technology

KXT303

2009  KXT303  Concurrent Programming

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KXT303 H,L Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 23-FEB-2009 23-MAR-2009 13-APR-2009 29-MAY-2009 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). Offered in Courses: [ K3P] [ S3F] [ S3G] [ S6J] About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

The unit provides practical introduction supported by basic theoretical background for expressing and analysing safety, responsiveness, correctness and other performance goals through a Concurrent Sequential Processes (CSP) based modelling system. Software development for concurrent systems is introduced through java threads and related concurrent programming practices and patterns. Introduction to distributed computing: RMI, Servlets, J2EE and EJB.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: Internal project with continuous assessment throughout the semester (30%) , End of semester examination (70%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 3 lectures each week and weekly Tutorials.
Some of the lectures will be delivered in Computer laboratories and may require timetable adjustments to accommodate students. Attendance to these sessions is mandatory.

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H,L
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H,L
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq	KXA253 or KXT203
M.Excl	KXA353

TEXTS
Launceston Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 1)
Hobart Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 1)

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