CLOUD COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
YBS417	CLOUD COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to explain the fundamentals of cloud computing technologies within the framework of business and technology perspectives. It aims to introduce the concepts and components necessary for the establishment of a cloud computing environment.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as basics of cloud computing, importance of cloud computing, advantages of cloud computing, elements of cloud computing, technical basis of cloud computing, data management in the cloud, standards, management and security of cloud services, virtualisation, service-based architecture, management of the cloud environment. Concepts such as SaaS, PaaS, IaaS and IdaaS and introduction of service providers for these concepts.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the concepts related to cloud computing technologies.
Recognize the architecture, storage and services of cloud computing technologies.
Question the importance of cloud computing technologies for business world.
Conclude with the knowledge gained in the management of cloud computing technologies.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	-	Lecture & Discussion
2	Literature Review	-	Lecture & Discussion
3	Literature Review	-	Lecture & Discussion
4	Literature Review	-	Lecture & Discussion
5	Literature Review	-	Lecture & Discussion
6	Literature Review	-	Lecture & Discussion
7	Literature Review	-	Lecture & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review	-	Lecture & Discussion
10	Literature Review	-	Lecture & Discussion
11	Literature Review	-	Lecture & Discussion
12	Literature Review	-	Lecture & Discussion
13	Literature Review	-	Lecture & Discussion
14	Literature Review	-	Lecture & Discussion
15	Literature Review	-	Lecture & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Babcock, C. (2011). Bulut bilisim icin yonetim stratejileri. Optimist Publications.
Armutlu, H. (2015). Bulut bilisim: temel konular ve amazon web services AWS. Detay Publications.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)					4
2	Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)					4
2	Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)						5
2	Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)					4
3	Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)					4
4	Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)					4
2	Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)					4
3	Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)						5
4	Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	7	5	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	4	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	125