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IDG2001

Cloud Technologies

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Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Location Gjøvik
Examination arrangement Portfolio assessment and Written exam

About

About the course

Course content

The field of cloud computing and cloud technologies is dynamic. It changes rapidly. There are some fundamental concepts that stay relatively unchanged, and there is an innovation in tools and technologies that often change. Due to those characteristics, the course lectures are subject to change, based on contemporary market adjustments. The current coverage includes, but is not limited to:

  • Networking in general, networking stack (OSI)
  • Virtualization technologies
  • Basic use of Unix/Linux systems (e.g.shell, Bash, NFS, SSH)
  • Cloud and networking architectures
  • Principles of Cloud Technologies (e.g. Infrastructure, Scaling)
  • Security
  • SaaS, PaaS, IaaS
  • Economics Cloud Systems (Business models, Pricing models)
  • Cloud-based web APIs

Learning outcome

At the end of the course students shall possess specialized knowledge and skills:

Knowledge

  • Understand fundamentals of networking
  • Understand of data centers operations, requirements and challenges
  • Possess thorough knowledge of SaaS, IaaS, PaaS
  • Understand the social and legal impacts of cloud computing
  • Familiar with current cloud solutions offered by Amazon, Google, Microsoft and/or other vendors
  • Familiar with REST concepts
  • Familiar with a range of cloud computing APIs

Skills

  • Be able to discuss cloud technologies and concepts related to SaaS, IaaS, PaaS
  • Be able to design RESTful service API
  • Be able to evaluate various cloud-based solutions based on specific characteristics
  • Be able to discuss security risks related to cloud technologies
  • Be able to discuss environmental aspects of cloud technologies and green web hosting
  • Be able to interact programmatically with third-party APIs

General competence

  • Have improved programming abilities
  • Be able to discuss solutions with cloud programmers

Learning methods and activities

  • Lectures
  • Web-based learning
  • Assignments
  • Project work

Various cloud-related topics are presented and discussed in this course, based on the evolution of the contemporary developments in cloud technologies.

Further on evaluation

A portfolio assessment provides the basis for a final grade in the course. The folder includes 2 assignments and an exam. Feedback is given during the semester on the contents of the portfolio.

Re-sit examination:

  • Re-sit examination in August for the written exam.
  • No re-sit examination for the portfolio work. Portfolio work must be taken the next time the course is run.

Forms of assessment:

  • Practical portfolio (counts for 60%)
  • Written digital 3-hours exam (counts for 40%)
  • Both parts must be passed to pass the course. The grades for each of the two parts are valid the following academic year.

Retake can be carried out for some partial assessments without all partial assessments having to be taken up again.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Web Development (BWU)

Required previous knowledge

Fundamental Programming or equivalent

Course materials

Publications and relevant teaching materials are available on the Wiki, and Git repos for the course.

Subject areas

  • Computer Science

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Computer Science