Course Name | Introduction to Cloud Computing |
Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
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CE 407 | Fall/Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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Course Language | English | ||||||||||||||
Course Type | Elective | ||||||||||||||
Course Level | First Cycle | ||||||||||||||
Mode of Delivery | - | ||||||||||||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Group WorkProblem SolvingLecture / Presentation | ||||||||||||||
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Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | The objective of the course is to provide the introduction to the current practices of cloud computing. Mainly focusing on cloud computing models, techniques, and architecture, this course will provide students with the knowledge and handson experience in designing and implementing cloudbased software systems. The students will be provided information on concepts such as Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Identity as a Service (IdaaS) and major providers of those in the market today. |
Learning Outcomes | The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | Introduction to cloud computing, cloud architecture and service models, benefits of cloud computing, distributed storage, security and cloud services and software |
Related Sustainable Development Goals |
| Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | X | |
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Managment Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
Week | Subjects | Required Materials |
1 | Cloud Computing Fundamentals | Cloud Computing Patterns, Chapter 1 & 2 |
2 | History of Enterprise Computing | Enterprise cloud computing, Chapter 1 |
3 | Review on Web Technologies | |
4 | Cloud Infrastructure | Cloud Computing Theory and Practice, Chapter 3 |
5 | Cloud Application Development | Cloud Computing Theory and Practice, Chapter 11 |
6 | Cloud Computing Paradigms | Cloud Computing Theory and Practice, Chapter 4 |
7 | Project Proposals | - |
8 | Cloud Resource Virtualization and Multi Tenancy | Cloud Computing Theory and Practice, Chapter 5, Cloud Computing Patterns, Chapter 4.4 |
9 | Midterm | - |
10 | Cloud Resource Management and Scheduling | Cloud Computing Theory and Practice, Chapter 6 |
11 | Checkpoint for the projects | - |
12 | Storage Systems, Cloud Security | Cloud Computing Theory and Practice, Chapter 8 & 9 |
13 | Impact of Cloud Computing Properties, Cloud Computing Economics | Cloud Computing Patterns, Chapter 7 |
14 | Project Demos & Presentations | - |
15 | Semester Review | |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Cloud Computing, Theory and Practice by Dan C. Marinescu, ISBN: 9780128128107
Cloud Computing Patterns by Christoph Fehling, Frank Leymann, Ralph Retter, Walter Schupeck, Peter Arbitter, ISBN: 9783709115671 |
Suggested Readings/Materials | Enterprise cloud computing: technology, architecture, applications by Gautam Shroff. 2010. ISBN: 9780521137355
Essentials of Cloud Computing by K. Chandrasekaran, ISBN: 9781482205435 |
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | ||
Presentation / Jury | ||
Project | 1 | 40 |
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exam | ||
Midterm | 1 | 20 |
Final Exam | 1 | 40 |
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 2 | 60 |
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 1 | 40 |
Total |
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | ||
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Field Work | |||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | |||
Portfolio | |||
Homework / Assignments | |||
Presentation / Jury | |||
Project | 1 | 20 | |
Seminar / Workshop | |||
Oral Exam | |||
Midterms | 1 | 24 | |
Final Exams | 1 | 30 | |
Total | 150 |
# | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 | To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Computer Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Computer Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
3 | To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
4 | To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Computer Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively. | X | ||||
5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Computer Engineering research topics. | |||||
6 | To be able to work efficiently in Computer Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. | X | ||||
7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. | |||||
8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of Computer Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Computer Engineering solutions. | |||||
9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. | |||||
10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. | |||||
11 | To be able to collect data in the area of Computer Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1) | |||||
12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. | |||||
13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Computer Engineering. |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest