| Effective Term: | 2026/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Cloud and Enterprise Computing |
| Unit ID: | GPSIT1104 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 029999 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
The mainframes are large-scale computer system architectures and their services were established in early 1960s, whereas the cloud computing services were established in late 2000. This unit introduces the fundamental of these two services and the synergy between these two architectures. It will enable students to understand the architecture, technologies and scalable applications supported by these services. This unit will incorporate additional learning hours to support the development of students’ academic and study skills. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
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| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory |  | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Identify key elements and services in cloud and mainframe computing. |
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| K2. | Explain the role of cloud and mainframes in contemporary business models. |
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| K3. | Recognise the importance of security and privacy in cloud and mainframe environments. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Use cloud environments and services to address basic business needs. |
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| S2. | Describe typical mainframe workloads and their relevance to business operations. |
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| S3. | Interpret basic security and privacy requirements in shared computing environments. |
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| S4. | Critique contemporary IT industry practices/presentations related to cloud and enterprise computing,and relate them to professional standards and your own career aspirations. |
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| S5. | Develop the appropriate English language and academic skills to successfully study at an undergraduate level |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Apply knowledge of the cloud and mainframe service for a range of business models; |
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| A2. | Interpret cloud and mainframe environments in the context of enterprise computing. |
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| Unit Content: |
This may include:
•The changing nature of businesses, changing nature of ICT professionals and the relationship between Business, ICT and Higher Education
•Cloud computing fundamentals;
•Cloud architecture;
•Cloud service model;
•Cloud security fundamentals ;
•Introduction to the mainframe environment;
•Similarities in mainframes and cloud computing ;
•Mainframe workloads for business needs.
•ICT technical skills for Cloud and Mainframes
•Overview of the popular cloud computing platforms. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K3, S1, S2, S3, S5, A2 | Students will complete a series of lab/tutorial activities that involve identifying key components of cloud and mainframe systems, configuring basic services, and interpreting security and privacy settings in shared environments. These tasks will reinforce foundational technical skills and concepts through hands-on practice. | Lab/Tutorial Tasks | 20-30% | | 2. | K1, K2, K3, S1, S3, S4, S5, A1 | Students will complete a written assignment that requires them to explain the role of cloud and mainframe computing in contemporary business models. They will apply their understanding to analyse how different services support business operations and address security concerns. | Case Study | 30-50% | | 3. | K2, K3, S2, S4, S5, A1 | Students will deliver short presentation(s) that critiques current IT industry practices related to cloud and enterprise computing. They will reflect on how these practices align with professional standards and discuss how they relate to their own career aspirations. | Presentation(s) | 20-30% |
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