Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Cloud Computing | ||
Code | CKIT523 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof FP Coenen Computer Science Coenen@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | M Level | Whole Session | 15 |
Aims |
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1. To provide studnets with the opportunity to investigate cloud architectures and foundations so that then obtain a comprehensive understanding of the process of building cloud based infrastructure services and applications. 2. To provide a comprehensive and systematic understanding of cloud architecture models. 3. A critical and wide ranging understanding of cloud industry standardisation, middleware platforms and cloud provider platforms. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) A comprehensive ability to explain key concepts and major application areas in the context of cloud computing. |
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(LO2) An ability to analyse and critically compare cloud computing solutions. |
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(LO3) A deep adn systematic understanding of teh mechanisms that can be used to realise cloud computing solutions to IT problems |
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(S1) Skills in using technology - Online communications skills |
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(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S3) Critical thinking and problem solving - Evaluation |
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(S4) Working in groups and teams - Group action planning |
Syllabus |
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Week 1: Cloud Computing Foundation Week 2: Cloud Architectures and Cloud Platforms Week 3: Cloud Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Week 4: Cloud Platform as a Service (
PaaS) Week 5: Cloud Software as a Service (SaaS) and application clouds Week 6: Cloud Security, Data protection and Privacy, Access Control and Identity Management Week 7: Cloud construction, cloud interoperability, migration enterprise infrastructure to clouds Week 8: Cloud infrastructure management, system/service compliance and assurance |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Virtual classroom hours (for online modules) Description: Teaching Method 2 - Non-classroom hours (for online modules) Description: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
70 80 |
150 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 0 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Notes |
Eight discussion questions Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole session | Weekly Discussion Qu | 50 | ||||
Migrating legacy computing structure to the cloud Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :week 3 | 2 weeks / 750-1000 w | 7 | ||||
Practical â Develop and Host application on Cloud Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :week 5 | 2 weeks | 7 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |