EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
COP4451 Wissen - Cloud Computing and Its Applications Spring 3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ECE GELAL SOYAK
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CEMAL OKAN ŞAKAR
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖVGÜ ÖZTÜRK ERGÜN
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TARKAN AYDIN
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TEVFİK AYTEKİN
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
Course Objectives: Cloud computing is the next stage in the computer systems’ evolution, providing the means through which computer applications and data can be delivered to everyone as a service wherever and whenever they need. In this course, the students will be exposed to the fundamentals of cloud computing and associated technologies.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
With this course, students will get a broad understanding of the cloud computing concepts.

Course Content

Introducing Cloud Computing
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Identity as a Service(IDaaS)
Data Storage in the Cloud
Collaboration in the Cloud
Virtualization
Securing the Cloud
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity and the Cloud
Service-Oriented Architecture
Migrating to and Managing the Cloud
Mobile Cloud
Evaluating the Cloud’s business impact and Economics

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introducing Cloud Computing
2) Software as a Service (SaaS)
3) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
4) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
5) Identity as a Service(IDaaS)
6) Data Storage in the Cloud
7) Collaboration in the Cloud
8) Virtualization
9) Securing the Cloud
10) Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity and the Cloud
11) Service-Oriented Architecture
12) Migrating to and Managing the Cloud
13) Mobile Cloud
14) Evaluating the Cloud’s business impact and Economics

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Cloud Computing,
Dr. Kris Jamsa 2012
ISBN-13: 978-1449647391
References: None

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 15 % 0
Laboratory 15 % 20
Application 5 % 0
Field Work 5 % 10
Homework Assignments 5 % 10
Project 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 30
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Project 1 20 20
Quizzes 5 1 5
Midterms 1 20 20
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 173

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3