COMP 3012 Introduction to Cloud Computing
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 301203
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Description This subject provides deep understanding of fundamental cloud computing concepts and how they can be applied to build cost-effective, highly available and fault tolerant systems. Students will learn concepts including system virtualisation, virtual machines, cloud networks, basic cloud storage and cloud databases, security in clouds, and auto-scaling, load balancing and monitoring. The main content of this subject is formed around the industry-based curriculum from Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy which can prepare students for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. Based on the performance in the subject, a selected number of students will have the opportunity to undergo a week-long placement with a target industry partner. Students doing the placement will work on industry projects assessed by professional staff at their placement venue.
School Computer, Data & Math Sciences
Discipline Computer Science, Not Elsewhere Classified.
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject
Pre-requisite(s) COMP 2004 OR
COMP 2005
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Explain the concept of system virtualisation
- Explain and apply basic cloud services
- Describe the main factors that affect the cost of cloud services and how they can be applied to minimise total cost of ownership
- Explain and apply basic concepts of security, high availability, and fault tolerance in clouds
- Analyse systems that utilise basic cloud services
Subject Content
1. System virtualization
2. Fundamentals of cloud computing and cloud networking
3. Basic cloud services: virtual machines, cloud storage, availability zones, auto-scaling, load balancing, and monitoring
4. Cost optimization in cloud services
5. Introduction to cloud security
6. Introduction to cloud databases
7. High availability and fault-tolerance in clouds
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task | Mandatory |
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Practical | 15 minutes (per practical) | 50 | N | Individual | N |
Quiz | 10 minutes (per Quiz) | S/U | Y | Individual | Y |
Final Exam | 2 hours | 50 | N | Individual | N |
Teaching Periods
Autumn (2024)
Melbourne
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Parramatta - Victoria Rd
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Sydney City Campus - Term 2 (2024)
Sydney City
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Spring (2024)
Melbourne
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Sydney City Campus - Term 3 (2024)
Sydney City
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Surabaya Semester 2 (2025)
Surabaya
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Autumn (2025)
Melbourne
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Sydney City Campus - Term 2 (2025)
Sydney City
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Spring (2025)
Melbourne
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Sydney City Campus - Term 3 (2025)
Sydney City
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