SS =e University of Cape Coast S College of Agric. And Physical Sciences Department of Computer Science and Information Technology 1.0 Course Information Course Code and Title Credit hours Level Group Semester Class Schedule Department Office Contact Hours Name of Instructor ‘Telephone/ Whats app Email 2.0 Course Description: INF 403: Mobile and Distributed Compu Bachelor of Science Information Technology iB Course Outline Academic Year — 2020/2021 INF 403: Mobile and Distributed Computing 3 400 BSc. IT First Semester ‘Thursday 14:30 - 16:30 Computer Science & IT ‘School of Physical Sciences Building, Northern Campus, UCC ‘Tues. 14:30 p.m, — 15:30 and Thurs. 15:00 - 16:00 Dr. George Aggrey 0203005004 ‘gagerey@uce.edu.gh ‘This course focuses on the theoretical foundations of mobile computing systems, wireless networks, advanced mobile applications. Architectures of mobile distributed computing systems; wireless network classification and management; mobile distributed file systems; failure recovery, fault tolerance and reliability of mobile computing systems; replication in mobile distributed systems; case studies for distributed mobile database systems; mobile information systems; advanced mobile computing applications and the Internet; research trends; synchronization and global time concepts; transaction management mechanisms for mobile computing. 3.0 Objectives: ‘* To learn about the concepts and principles of mobile and distributed computing; ‘* Toexplore both theoretical and practical issues of mobile computin Learning Outcomes: After successful completion of this course a student should be able to: Scanned with CamScanner* grasp the concepts and features of mobile and distributed computing technologies and applications; * have a good understanding of how the underlying wireless and mobile communication networks work, their technical features, and what kinds of applications they can support; organize the functionalities and components of mobile computing systems into different layers and apply various techniques for realizing the functionalities; + develop mobile computing applications by analyzing their characteristics and requirements, and selecting the appropriate computing models and architectures 4.0 Course Outline: Week | Content Topic ACTIVITY 7 Mobile Computing Systems ‘Lectures 2&3 | Wireless networks, classification and managements Lectures 4&5 _| Applications of Advanced mobile computing and the | Lectures Internet; 6 Quiz 7 Mobile distributed computing systems and architecture | Lectures 8 Distributed mobile database Systems Lectures [9 Failure Recovery, tolerance of faults and reliability, Lectures 10 | Distributed Files Lectures 17 Mobile Information Systems Lectures 12 | Quizil 13 | Replication in mobile distributed systems Lectures 14 | Transaction management mechanisms Lectures J {In addton tthe hous allocated for this course students need more ime todo relevant readings and partclpate in class utoriats andlor online decustion. 5.0 Instructional Approach Instructional approaches employed in this course include the following: Scanned with CamScannera. Group work/team learning. Teamwork is emphasized. Very early in the course, students are expected to form teams. Assignments (if any) will be done in teams and learning to work in teams or groups is part of the learning outcomes of the course, Hs '. Group presentations and case analysis ~ using their groups, students are expected to prepare and make a PowerPoint presentation to the class on their assigned topic(s). This would form the basis for class discussion and part of continuous assessment. Short lectures: the lecturer provides information and explains concepts where necessary only briefly Where necessary, the lecturer will provide hand-outs to students. 4. Class time will be devoted to highlighting discussing and analysing operation defects and successful strategies of known organization, and discussing important ways of developing operations strategy. It is assumed that you have read the topic to be discussed BEFORE class. Failure to do so will place you at a severe disadvantage to those who have. Frequent and informed participation is expected. 6.0 Assessment Weighting a. Assessment 40% b. Final Exams 60% GRADING: The final grade will be ranked on the scale below: A = 80-100 B+ =75-79 C+ = 65-69 Cc =60-64 D =50-54 E =0-49 7.0 References: 1. Tanenbaum, A.S. & Maarten, V. S. (2008). Distributed Systems: Principles and Paradigms: International Edition, 2nd Edition, Publisher: Pearson Higher Education. 2. Ghosh, S. (2007), Distributed Systems — An Algorithmic Approach, Boston: Chapman & Hall/CRC. 3. Whitman, M. E. Mattord, H J. (2005). Principles of Information Security. Australia: ‘Thomson Course Technology. 4. Brian Fling, 2008; Mobile Design and Development, OReilly Media, Inc. 5, Shane Conder, Lauren Darcey 2009; Android Wireless Application Development, Addison- Wesley Professional 6. Computer Network Tutorials - GeeksforGeeks 8.0 Course Policies ‘Attendance ‘Attendance does not directly affect your grade. However, you should be punctual for lectures. If you have an occasional absence, it won't be a problem as long as you keep up with the work, Attendance is required for presentations. Class participation Class participation is a major part of the performance indicators. Points will be awarded to students who show evidence of quality participation. Consequently, students are expected 10 come to lectures having thoroughly read their assigned materials. After each reading. outline the central arguments, offer your analysis of the strengths and weaknesses, and relate the ‘material to understanding issues in the Ghanaian workplace. Assigaments, Tf for any justifiable reason the student will miss an assignment, the student should get clearance from the lecturer in advance. Retrospective permissions will not be granted. Scanned with CamScannerAll assignments must be handed in at the stated time and in the stated form or they will automatically receive a grade of zero. Late assignments are not acceptable. It is your responsibility to retain a copy of all assignments should any questions arise later concerning that assignment. Students are to submit all assignments typed, with font size of 12, doubled spacing, good rmargins (justified), with an appropriate referencing style (APA style), with cover page and table of content. Students are to ensure that they comply with rules of page limit, Grading of group work Unless group members present evidence to the contrary, all members of the group will be presumed to have worked equally and be entitled to the same group mark. Groups are encouraged to indicate in their reports members who did not participate in the group assignments so that they can be treated differently. ‘Academic dishonesty Cheating and plagiarism will be severely penalized. Students are advised to acknowledge sources they consult in preparing their papers and reports. Though students are encouraged to use the Internet as sources of information, papers copied from the internet will be rejected. Use of Mobile Phones and The use of Mobile/Cell phones, laptops and any other electronic gadget is prohibited during, lecture hours. It is advisable to put your phone(s) to silent or vibration mode. To be on a safer side turn it off Scanned with CamScanner