31466 Principles of Distributed Computing
6cp;
availability: undergraduate degree students
The theoretical part of this subject introduces the principles of the modern computing environment from architecture through operating systems to distributed applications. The practical part of this subject aims to develop skills in using UNIX (one of the most important operating systems underlying distributed applications) and in developing simple websites.
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $872.38
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,310.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the
Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the
Fees webpage.
Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at
Access conditions and My Student Admin.