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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Cloud Computing
Module Code CA485
School School of Computing
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Grace Ramamoorthy
Semester 2: Grace Ramamoorthy
Autumn: Grace Ramamoorthy
Module TeacherGrace Ramamoorthy
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 0
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
The module aims to develop an understanding of the need for cloud computing, an appreciation of issues associated with managing cloud architecture ranging from business architecture aspects such as business processes to approaches to software architecture and design such as service orientation and quality considerations, and to develop critical analysis and problem solving skills in a cloud systems project.

Learning Outcomes
1. Identify the technical foundations of cloud systems architectures.
2. Analyse the problems and solutions to cloud application problems.
3. Apply principles of best practice in cloud application design and management.
4. Identify and define technical challenges for cloud applications and assess their importance.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24in-class instruction
Assignment24Project
Independent learning77No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Platform Technologies.
- Internet of Services- Service-Oriented Architecture- Grid Computing.

Cloud Computing Systems.
- Types: IaaS, SaaS, PaaS- Architectures and Models: local/distributed, private/public- Stakeholders and Benefits.

Cloud Computing Technologies.
- Virtualisation- Multi-tenancy- Data management- Security and Assurance.

Cloud System Examples.
Amazon S3, EC2, Force.com, MS Azure, Google Docs, Research prototypes as possible examples.

Challenges and Trends.
- Self-* properties- Data and Information Integration- Security/Trust Management and Governance- Legislative and economic environment.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment30% Examination Weight70%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Group project Cloud Application - Analysis and Design30%Once per semester
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3
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    ECBSc in Enterprise Computing
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