Master Programme Parallel and Distributed Systems

new  from winter term 2011/2012

Master Programme High Performance & Cloud Computing

In the programme structure of the department of informatics the master programme Parallel and Distributed Systems is the logical continuation of the bachelor programmes Applied Informatics, Informatics or similar bachelor Programmes. It is incorporated in the main research areas of the faculty.

Holders of a bachelor degree in the degree programmes Informatics, Applied Informatics and Information and Communication Technology will have to deal with highly complex parallel and distributed software and hardware systems in their professional life. Examples for that are multi-core systems with hundreds of processor cores, custom-designed high-performance computers or spatially linked computer systems or even worldwide computer grids.

Designing and controlling such systems requires more skills than can be taught in the course of the above mentioned bachelor programmes. Accordingly, innovative parallel and distributed computer systems, parallel software technologies as well as internet and web technologies take centre stage in the programme.

The basic concept emphasises experimental (less theoretical) approaches in handling computer technologies, and, typically, demands the design, implementation, test and efficiency analysis of complicated parallel and distributed software as well as complex parallel and distributed computer configurations.

Generally, master programmes are research-oriented. Here we use large applications from the field of research as a catalyst for innovations so that many research projects take place in the course of current scientific experiments that aim at the solution of challenging research problems.

Because students can opt from a great variety of course combinations and programmes of emphasis degree holders of this degree programme are usually employed both in manifold sectors of the industry as well as in the field of research.

The successful completion of the programme entitles degree holders to enrol in doctoral programmes or to take challenging positions in various industrial and technological sectors, research and management.

Possible fields of work are:

• Computer systems/engineering
• Software engineering
• Web engineering
• Internet and information technologies

Central aspect of the degree programme is the continuation of the following subject areas:

• High-level computer systems
• Software technologies
• Web and internet technologies

The master programme comprises three thematic pillars:

• Parallel computer systems
  (High-level parallel computer systems, heterogeneous multiprocessing, reconfigurable high performance calculation)
   
• Parallel software systems
  (Parallel and multi-core programming, optimised and parallelised compilers, parallel scientific calculation)
   
• Distributed systems
  (Management of distributed systems, protocols of distributed systems, architecture-related aspects of distributed systems)

In the first two terms the degree programme offers various course units that - together with the basics of the mentioned bachelor programmes, the writing of a team-oriented project work and the attendance of elective modules � provide deep insight into the architecture of developed computer systems, modern software technologies as well as innovative internet and web technologies. An outstanding feature of this degree programme is its holistic consideration of hardware and software systems as well as applications prevalent in broad fields of industry, technology, research and management.

In the third term follows the transition from hearing lectures to interactive seminars is made. All technical topics are collectively dealt with in an advanced seminar. Parallel to this seminar a research placement is carried out at one of the chairs of informatics or, optionally, within a company. In the course of this research placement the taught subject matters are continuatively researched and, if possible, already applied. This combination of teaching in the first two terms and continuation as self-sufficient work forms the ideal foundation for the master';s thesis in the fourth term where students deal self-reliantly with a subject matter of the main research area.

In addition to these three thematic pillars, we offer one further elective pillar:

• Informatics (elective module), key competencies

Here, students can freely choose course units by use of which they extend their knowledge of informatics or key competencies, which aim at preparing them for their later career choice.

Structure of the Master Programme Parallel and Distributed Systems

You can apply via internet at https://sbservice.tu-chemnitz.de/onlbew.

You can also apply by use of this form:Antrag auf Zulassung/Immatrikulation.

For documents and further information on enrolment please refer to:

• Technische Universität Chemnitz
  Studentensekretariat
  09107 Chemnitz
  
  Office: Straße der Nationen 62, Zimmer 043
  Phone: (0371) 531-33333
  
  
• Internet: http://www.tu-chemnitz.de/verwaltung/studentenamt/abt12

  Further informations

Course Guidance

Chemnitz University of Technology
Department of Informatics
D-09107 Chemnitz

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Rehm
Office: Straße der Nationen 62, Room 016 c
Phone: (0371) 531-31420
Email:rehm@cs.tu-chemnitz.de

Dipl.-Math. Margitta Pippig
Office: Straße der Nationen 62, Room 226f
Phone: (0371) 531-31363
Email:margitta.pippig@informatik.tu-chemnitz.de

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