CLOUD COMPUTING
- Course
- ITEC481 - CLOUD COMPUTING
- Department
- Information Technologies - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 6
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
This course aim at introducing the basic concepts of cloud computing. The course will start by explaining the difference between cloud computing and the traditional desktop computing. The course will cover topics such as the cloud service models: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Identity as a service. The deployment models of cloud computing such as Public, private, community and hybrid cloud will be explained. Security issues of cloud computing and service provider will also be covered. At the end of the course student will have in depth knowledge of organizations that provide cloud services and the underlying infrastructure
CLOUD COMPUTING
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
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Course outcomes
- 01 provide students with a good understanding of cloud computing and a systematic knowledge of the fundamental technologies, architecture, and security
- 02 articulate the main concepts, key technologies, strengths, and limitations of cloud computing and the possible applications for state-of-the-art cloud computing
- 03 identify the architecture and infrastructure of cloud computing, including SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud, etc.
- 04 xplain the core issues of cloud computing such as security, privacy, and interoperability
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Course Introduction |
| Week 2 | What is Cloud Computing |
| Week 3 | Characteristics of Cloud Computing |
| Week 4 | Cloud Service Models |
| Week 5 | Cloud Service Providers |
| Week 6 | Cloud Service Providers |
| Week 7 | Revision |
| Week 8 | Midterm Examinations |
| Week 9 | Security in Cloud Computing |
| Week 10 | Managing Cloud Services |
| Week 11 | Cloud Economy |
| Week 12 | Virtualization |
| Week 13 | Examples of Cloud Computing Applications |
| Week 14 | Examples of Cloud Computing Applications |
| Week 15 | Project Presentations |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 1. Lisdorf, A. (2021). Cloud Computing Basics (1st ed.). Copenhagen: Apress, Berkeley, CA.
- 02 2. Marinescu, D. (2018). Cloud Computing Theory and Practice (2nd ed.). Cambridge: Elsevier.
- 03 3. Sosinsky, Barrie. Cloud computing bible. Vol. 762. John Wiley & Sons, 2010.
- 04 4. Jamsa, Kris. Cloud computing. Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 2012.
Learning Outcomes
- L01 provide students with a good understanding of cloud computing and a systematic knowledge of the fundamental technologies, architecture, and security
- L02 articulate the main concepts, key technologies, strengths, and limitations of cloud computing and the possible applications for state-of-the-art cloud computing
- L03 identify the architecture and infrastructure of cloud computing, including SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud, etc.
- L04 xplain the core issues of cloud computing such as security, privacy, and interoperability
Program Outcomes
- P01 1. Gained the necessary skills to learn and adopt a spirit of continuous learning in their professional life.
- P02 2. Developed various skills by working independently via specific learned techniques that both triggered individual efforts and encouraged collaborative work.
- P03 3. Acquired the essential knowledge and skills to apply key theories, models and applications within the global business context.
- P04 4. Adopted and applied critical and strategic thinking together with research capabilities for efficient and effective business decisions.
- P05 5. Utilized and managed ethically information technologies required for contemporary business world.
- P06 6. Been equipped with conceptual and analytical skills necessary for team work within global organizations.
- P07 7. Displayed their learnt communication skills that are required to effectively interact in a cross cultural and diverse international work environment.
- P08 8. Applied their acquired knowledge within the changing work environment.
- P09 9. Developed an understanding of ethical perspectives and social responsibilities to be used at work and in personal life.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |