A concurrent system is a system consisting
of several components such that each component acts concurrently with,
and independently of, the other components, and the components can also
communicate (or interact) with each other to
synchronize their behaviour or to exchange information.
In recent decades there has been much interest in and demand for concurrent
systems such as, for example, communication networks, air traffic controllers
and industrial plant control systems. As concurrent systems are often very complex
and essential in our everyday life, it is vital that they are highly reliable.
Therefore, there is a growing need for formal description languages and software tools
that can assist us in the design and construction of reliable concurrent systems.
The module will provide students with the opportunity to study the language CCS
and how it can be
used to describe, design and verify simple concurrent and communicating systems.
