Cloud and Enterprise Computing

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Effective Term: 2024/05
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
Other Change:  
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 subject introduces the fundamental of these two services and the synergy between these two architectures.   This subject will enable students to understand the architecture, technologies and scalable applications supported by these services. This course 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
Placement Component:
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 CourseAQF Level(s) of Course
5678910
Introductory                                        
Intermediate                                                
Advanced                                                
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge:
K1.

Identify the key elements in cloud and mainframe computing;

K2.

Explain the importance of cloud and mainframes in contemporary business models;

K3.

Recognise the need for security and privacy in cloud and mainframes;

K4.

Infer various services provided by cloud and mainframes.

Skills:
S1.

Demonstrate cloud architectures models for different user types;

S2.

Describe mainframe workloads for business needs;

S3.

Use Cloud environment and services for various business-related needs;

S4.

Interpret security and privacy needs in shared environment.

S5.

Critique contemporary IT industry practices/presentations related to cloud and enterprise computing,and relate them to professional standards and your own career aspirations.

S6.

Develop the appropriate English language and academic skills to successfully study at an undergraduate level

Application of knowledge and skills:
A1.

Apply knowledge of the cloud and mainframe service for a range of business models;

A2.

Interpret cloud and mainframe environment for enterprise computing.

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 AssessedAssessment TasksAssessment TypeWeighting
1.

S1-6, A1-2

Develop skills in the analysis and practical application of content introduced.

Tutorial task(s)/Assignment(s)

60%-80%

2.

K1-4, S1-6

Demonstrate understanding of core course concepts via presentations(s), examination(s) and/or test(s)

Presentations(s)/Examination(s)/ Test(s)

20%-40%

Adopted Reference Style:
APA  ()

Professional Standards / Competencies:
 Standard / Competency