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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Information Security Technology
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
08121101 Cloud Computing 1 Spring 2 2+2+0 5 5
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Lect. Merve AKIN
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Lect. Merve AKIN C-129 [email protected] 7869 Wednesday
14:00 - 16:00
Course Content
Introduction and Basic Concepts
Cloud Computing Architecture and Components
Cloud Service Models
Cloud Deployment Models
Virtualization and Its Role in Cloud Computing
Cloud Security and Privacy
Storage and Data Management
Networking and Communication
High Availability, Backup and Disaster Recovery
Cloud Management and Cost Optimization
Applied Studies: Working with Cloud Providers
New Generation Technologies and Trends
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts of cloud computing, infrastructure architecture, service models and the advantages that these technologies offer in the business world. Students will learn how to optimize data storage, processing and management processes with cloud computing, and will develop the ability to choose between different cloud models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).

Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to experience the basic advantages of cloud computing, such as flexibility, scalability and cost efficiency, through practical examples and projects. In addition, they will understand important issues such as security and privacy in cloud computing and gain information about secure system design and management.

At the end of the course, students will have the knowledge and skills to effectively use cloud technologies in the business world by gaining competence in developing, managing and deploying cloud-based applications.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses X
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 He/she has basic, current and practical knowledge about his/her profession. 5
P3 Follows current developments and practices for his/her profession and uses them effectively. 5
P4 Uses professionally relevant information technologies (software, programs, animations, etc.) effectively. 4
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 P.1.2 1,3
O2 P.1.3 1,3
O3 P.3.1 1,3
O4 P.3.2 1,3
O5 P.3.6 1,3
O6 P.4.5 1,3
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Introduction and Basic Concepts
2 Cloud Computing Architecture and Components
3 Cloud Service Models
4 Cloud Deployment Models
5 Virtualization and Its Role in Cloud Computing
6 Cloud Security and Privacy
7 Quiz + General Review
8 Midterm Exam
9 Storage and Data Management
10 Networking and Communication
11 High Availability, Backup and Disaster Recovery
12 Cloud Management and Cost Optimization
13 Applied Studies: Working with Cloud Providers
14 New Generation Technologies and Trends
15 Quiz + General Review
16 Final Exam
Textbook or Material
Resources "Bulut Bilişim Sistemleri", Duygu Maya
"Bulut Bilişim", Prof. Dr. Niyazi Gökçe
"Cloud Computing: Concepts, Technology & Architecture", Thomas Erl, Zaigham Mahmood, Ricardo Puttini
"Cloud Computing: A Hands-on Approach", Bahga, V. ve Madisetti, V.
"Distributed and Cloud Computing: From Parallel Processing to the Internet of Things", Kai Hwang, Jack Dongarra, Geoffrey C. Fox
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework 10 10 (%)
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Seminar - -
Quiz 2 20 (%)
Listening - -
Midterms 1 30 (%)
Final Exam 1 40 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 16 4 64
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 3 42
Midterms 1 6 6
Quiz 2 4 8
Homework 10 2 20
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 10 10
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 150
Total Work Load / 30 5
Course ECTS Credits: 5
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P3 P4
O1 Bilgisayar ve güvenliği hakkında bilgi sahibidir. 5 3 4
O2 Temel programlama mantığı ve veri yapıları hakkında bilgiye sahiptir. 4 3 3
O3 Alanındaki yenilikleri ve gelişmeleri düzenli olarak takip eder ve mesleki gelişimine uygular. 4 5 4
O4 Güncel yazılım araçlarını uygular. 4 5 5
O5 Güncel teknolojileri kendi projelerine entegre eder. 4 5 5
O6 İhtiyaç duyulan bilişim teknolojilerini araştırır, seçer ve uygun şekilde entegre eder. 5 5 5