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. SARP BAĞCAN
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	Describe basic communication theories with the knowledge gained in public relations and publicity.
2	List the main features of communication in items.
3	Interpret the basic characteristics of communication and create a creative solution to ensure reconciliation in an existing communication problem.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the basic information in the field of Public Relations and Publicity in interdisciplinary studies.
2	Evaluate the knowledge related to social and natural sciences and produce projects in professional life.
3	Tell the basic concepts of public relations and advertising in detail.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level in the light of current debates.
2	Use the leadership, communication and presentation skills in occupational events.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the innovations in the field of communication and important written and oral communication tools related to the field.
2	Write press releases for the purpose of introducing the institution he/she works at or owns.
3	Create communication programs within the public relations and advertising campaign.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use published domestic and foreign data sources related to public relations and advertising in the field of communication and communication area in his / her own works such as articles and projects.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the planning processes of past communication programs, public relations and advertising practices.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use communication techniques in the right place, environment and time.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan communication programs in the awareness of ethical values in the professional work.

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