Distributed Systems

The track on distributed systems provides an in depth perspective on advanced topics that range from pervasive and mobile computing (wireless networks, sensor networks, mobile computing) to large scale distributed information systems (grid, enterprise application integration). The track emphasizes hands-on work and will allow students to become familiar with the latest developments in wireless communication, networking, sensors, mobile devices, web services, and service oriented architectures. Students in the track are given access to several well equipped laboratories for extensive experimental work during the Laboratory course, seminars, course projects, and the Master Thesis. The track can also be used as a way to later continue studies as part of the Ph.D. program. We recommend that students discuss the courses to be taken with one of the mentors before starting in the track, particularly if the objective is to continue towards a Ph.D. Changes on the mandatory courses as well as external Master Thesis are possible only after discussion with and approval by the mentor.

Prerequisites (applicable to ETH Computer Science students only)

Passed:

Focus

26 credits to be achieved (must include Lab and 1 seminar):

Elective Courses

20 - 24 credits to be achieved:

Multidiscipline Courses

8 credits to be achieved.

HuSS Courses

2 credits to be achieved.

Master Thesis

The topic of the Master Thesis has to be within the area of Distributed Systems and must be accepted by the Mentor.

Professors involved

Gustavo Alonso, Friedemann Mattern, Timothy Roscoe, Roger Wattenhofer

Associated Professor

Donald Kossmann