CSC8110 : Cloud Computing
CSC8110 : Cloud Computing
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor Raj Ranjan
- Co-Module Leader: Dr Dev Jha, Dr Yinhao LI
- Owning School: Computing
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
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
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
The ability to describe and discuss:
- Cloud computing architectures
- The design of virtual machines
- Patterns for scalable computing on clouds
- Cloud computing platform components for processing and storage
Intended Skill Outcomes
The ability to design and implement cloud systems, including scalability, storage and processing.
Teaching Methods
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 |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | In person delivery of course material |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 8 | 2:00 | 16:00 | In person practicals (6 x 2-hour practical sessions in the lab (PiP) |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 9 | 2:00 | 18:00 | Coursework |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 36 | 1:00 | 36:00 | Background reading |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 6 | 2:00 | 12:00 | Online synchronous delivery of course material & discussions. |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Techniques and theory are presented in lectures. Supervised practicals in a PC cluster room provide experience of writing programs and using PC’s with help available. Further practical work takes place during the private study hours.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 60 | open book, testing of conceptual knowledge |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 1 | M | 40 | Testing of programming skills, will include code demonstration + report. 3-4 weeks to complete |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | Programming exercises in the lab |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The report tests the students' ability to apply the range of knowledge presented in the module.
The exam will be an open-book digital exam at the end of Semester 1 in a controlled environment (examination room), students will be asked to provide answers to exam questions testing conceptual knowledge.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CSC8110's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- CSC8110's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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