PSYCHOLOGY
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	Fall	3	0	3	6

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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 develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2)	To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3)	To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4)	To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5)	To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6)	To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7)	To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8)	To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9)	To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10)	To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11)	To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12)	To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.