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	Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
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.
2	Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.
3	Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.
2	Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.
2	Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.
2	Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.
2	Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.
3	Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.
2	Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.
2	Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.

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