Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Cloud Computing | |||
| Reference | CMM529 | Version | 6 |
| Created | December 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | May 2013 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | March 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. To explore the key concepts and issues of cloud computing. 2. To enable students to assess the suitability of applying cloud technologies. 3. To develop students' skills in constructing cloud-based applications. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Compare the operational concepts, implementation and performance issues of cloud computing systems, and the relative merits and suitability of each for complex data-intensive applications. |
| 2 | Critically appraise different cloud computing models, namely, infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS). |
| 3 | Evaluate design choices when solving real-world cloud computing problems by analysing and contrasting different cloud computing solutions. |
| 4 | Design and construct cloud-based applications through the application of advanced technical skills. |
| 5 | Integrate software components in novel ways to architect and develop cloud-based applications solutions for an enterprise. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Definitions of Cloud Computing, benefits and limitations of Cloud Computing, cloud-based vs non cloud web applications, migrating into the cloud,cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS),security in the cloud, costing, examples of existing service providers and APIs. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Key concepts are introduced and illustrated through the medium of lectures. Laboratory sessions provide a series of exercises designed to develop proficiency in techniques essential to the development of cloud-based applications. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 44 | 44 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 106 | 106 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | This is a closed-book exam. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4, 5 |
| Description: | This component consists of a coursework assessment typically consisting of designing and developing a cloud-based web app. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 50% weighting of C1 and 50% weighting of C2 components. | ||||||||
| Coursework: | ||||||||
| Examination: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | A | B | B | C | E | ||
| B | A | B | B | C | C | E | ||
| C | B | B | C | C | D | E | ||
| D | B | C | C | D | D | E | ||
| E | C | C | D | D | E | E | ||
| F | E | E | E | E | E | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hiran, K., Doshi, R. et al (2019). Cloud Computing: Maste the concepts, architecture, and applications. bpb. |
| 2 | Wadia, Y. and Udel, R., and Chan. L, and Gupta, U. (2019) Implementing AWS: Design Build, and Manage your Infrastructure. Pact. |
| 3 | Sharma, S. (2019) Mastering microservices with Java. Packt. |
| 4 | Hunter, T., Porter, S. and Rajan, L. (2019) Building Google Cloud Platform Solutions. Packt |
| 5 | Dotson, C. (2019) Practical Cloud Security. O'Reilly. |