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CSC8110 : Cloud Computing
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Professor Raj Ranjan
- Owning School: Computing
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
Cloud Computing offers scalable computing resources on-demand. Accessible over the Internet, with a pay-as-you-go payment model, cloud has the potential to revolutionise the ways in which computer systems are acquired, deployed and managed.
In order to successfully design and build scalable systems on clouds, a range of knowledge and skills are needed. This module will introduce and examine cloud computing. It will describe the software components from which cloud infrastructure and platforms are constructed. Methods for building scalable cloud applications will be described and explained. Case studies drawn from industrial applications of cloud computing will be used throughout to motivate the exploration of clouds.
Outline Of Syllabus
- Cloud Computing Architecture: Infrastructure, Platforms and Software
- Cloud Platform Components for Processing and Storage
- Virtual Machines
- Scalable Computing Patterns for the Cloud
- Cloud Computing Case Studies
Teaching Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Lecture material follow-up |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | Online delivery of course material |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | Exercises and Practical work |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 8 | 2:00 | 16:00 | Coursework |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 6 | 0:30 | 3:00 | PiP Q&A and review |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 50 | 1:00 | 50:00 | background reading |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | Module talks over 3 week block scheduled online lecture |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Techniques and theory are presented in lectures. Supervised practicals provide experience of writing programs and using PC’s with help available. Further practical work takes place during the private study hours.
Assessment Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 70 | 24 hours 'take home' paper |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | 30 | Building a system on the cloud (16 hours) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
An examination tests the students' ability to apply the range of knowledge presented in the module.
A practical develops and tests the students' ability to design and implement cloud systems.
N.B. This module has both “Exam Assessment” and “Other Assessment” (e.g. coursework). If the total mark for either assessment falls below 40%, the maximum mark returned for the module will normally be 40%.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CSC8110's Timetable