SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BVA5201 Cloud Computing Architectures 2 Fall 1 2 2 6
Course Type : Compulsory
Cycle: Associate      TQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:Short Cycle      EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Name of Coordinator: Instructor ÖZGE DEMİR
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:
Dersin Kategorisi: Programme Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: This course examines the fundamental principles, design approaches, service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and deployment models (public, private, and hybrid) of cloud computing architectures in detail. It covers cloud-based technologies such as virtualization, containerization, and serverless computing. The course focuses on scalability, high availability, cost management, security, and performance optimization in cloud-based systems, while also providing practical applications using key services offered by popular cloud providers (AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud).
Course Content:

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) Define the basic concepts of cloud computing, service and delivery models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, public, private, hybrid) and explain the differences between these models.
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) Explain the key technologies used in cloud computing architectures (virtualization, containerization, serverless computing) and specify their roles in a cloud environment.
  2) Manage the lifecycle of cloud solutions by applying fundamental principles of cloud security, cost management and performance optimization.
  3) Able to deploy and manage a basic cloud application using relevant cloud services, thus transforming theoretical knowledge into practical skill.
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
  1) Can design scalable, flexible and cost-effective cloud-based application architectures and select the most appropriate cloud services (from platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) for a scenario

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) Introduction and Basic Concepts
2) Core Cloud Technologies
3) Infrastructure (IaaS) Services
4) Platform (PaaS) and Software (SaaS) Services
5) Database and Data Management
6) Cloud Architecture Design Principles
7) Cloud Security and Identity Management
8) Midterm
9) Serverless Computing
10) DevOps and Cloud Computing
11) Major Cloud Providers and Application Development
12) Major Cloud Providers and Application Development
13) Cost Management and Optimization
14) Advanced Topics and Case Studies
*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:

DERS ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI - PROGRAM ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI İLİŞKİSİ

Contribution of The Course Unit To The Programme Learning Outcomes

Ders Öğrenme Çıktıları (DÖÇ)

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Program Öğrenme Çıktıları (PÖÇ)
1) It explains fundamental concepts in mathematics, statistics, and probability; and applies this knowledge to data analysis, modeling, and interpretation of results.
2) It explains the principles of algorithm design and develops software for solving problems using at least one programming language.
3) It compares machine learning and data mining algorithms, selects the appropriate method, and applies it to real data.
4) Big data platforms utilize distributed systems and cloud computing architectures to perform data processing operations.
5) They apply natural language processing techniques to text data and develop basic NLP-based applications.
6) It analyzes different data sources, transforms them into meaningful outputs, and presents them using appropriate visualization tools.
7) It creates data-driven decision models using decision support systems.
8) It develops optimization models and produces solutions for industrial and sectoral problems.
9) In professional practice, we operate within the framework of ethical principles, data security, and social responsibility.
10) They keep up with current technological developments in their field, actively participate in teamwork, and develop a lifelong learning awareness.

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Programme Learning Outcomes Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1) It explains fundamental concepts in mathematics, statistics, and probability; and applies this knowledge to data analysis, modeling, and interpretation of results.
2) It explains the principles of algorithm design and develops software for solving problems using at least one programming language.
3) It compares machine learning and data mining algorithms, selects the appropriate method, and applies it to real data.
4) Big data platforms utilize distributed systems and cloud computing architectures to perform data processing operations. 5
5) They apply natural language processing techniques to text data and develop basic NLP-based applications.
6) It analyzes different data sources, transforms them into meaningful outputs, and presents them using appropriate visualization tools.
7) It creates data-driven decision models using decision support systems.
8) It develops optimization models and produces solutions for industrial and sectoral problems.
9) In professional practice, we operate within the framework of ethical principles, data security, and social responsibility.
10) They keep up with current technological developments in their field, actively participate in teamwork, and develop a lifelong learning awareness.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level
Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Laboratory
Homework
Project Preparation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level
Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Final Exam
Homework Evaluation

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods # of practice per semester Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 35.00
Semester Final Exam 1 % 50.00
Active Participation in Class 1 % 15.00
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Course 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 14 3 42
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities - - 94
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 0 0 0
Midterms 1 20 20
Semester Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 50
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 144
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 6