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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Cloud Architectures
Module Code	CA674
School	School of Computing
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Claus Pahl Semester 2: Claus Pahl Autumn: Claus Pahl
Module Teacher	Claus Pahl
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5
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*
Lecture	36	in-class instruction
Assignment	18	Project
Independent learning	133	No Description
Total Workload: 187

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 Assessment	30%	Examination Weight	70%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Group project	Cloud Application - Analysis and Design	30%	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

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

BSSA

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

CAPT

PhD-track

ECSA

Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)

EMBIN