CSCI 5409

Adv Topic in Cloud Computing

Lec 01 and Tut T01 selected

Cloud computing provides users with the ability to access and use computational, storage, and interconnect resources as services offered by cloud providers. This course provides the students with the theoretical foundations of the cloud computing as well as with hands-on experience in using various cloud technologies. Topics covered are related to the types of cloud services, cloud infrastructure, distributed storage models, and programming models offered as general services and also developed for Big Data. Topics will also include underlying technologies, such as virtualization.

Sections

Lecture
Tutorial

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2023 syllabus by Robert Hawkey. Winter 2027 is taught by Yang L., so details may differ. Open the PDF

Grading

20%Individual assignments (4)Equal weighting; individual work
15%Midterm examLower-scoring exam weight
25%Final examHigher-scoring exam weight
40%Term assignmentIndividual project

Course rules

Tutorials
Attendance is optional, but students are responsible for learning the material assessed in individual assignments.
Collaboration
Collaboration is not permitted on individual assignments or the term assignment.
Absences
Student declarations of absence are not authorized in this course.
Exams
Exams are closed book; photo ID is required, and electronic and physical reference materials are prohibited.
Masks
Masks are required in labs, tutorials, exams, and instructor office hours.
Grades
Grades are not rounded; graduate students need at least B− to pass.

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