Discussion and Cloud computing

School of Computer and Information Sciences

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Information

ITS532 - A07 Cloud Computing

Summer 2021 First Bi-Term

Course Format: Online

CRN: 31735

 

Instructor Information

Name: Dr. Angela Pope

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 919-986-1173

Office Location: Remote

Office Hours/Preferred Contact Times: By Appointment

UC Directory URL: https://www.ucumberlands.edu/directory/dr-angela-pope

Course Description

This course is designed as a primer for cloud computing which many believe is the third

major wave of computing, after mainframe and client-server computing. The course

examines this technology from a business perspective. The course is designed to deliver

a holistic and balanced view of business model, technological infrastructure, and

security issues of cloud computing useful for the technology student to understand the

business challenges and the business student to understand the technology challenges.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course:

Introduction to the basic concepts and terminology relating to cloud computing

Explain the benefits and risks associated with the deployment of cloud

computing

Explore the different cloud delivery services and models including

The future of the cloud

Learner Outcomes

Understand the risks, benefits and deployments of the different cloud computing

service models (“IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and IDaaS”).

Understand the principles of virtualization technology and service-oriented

architecture

Understand the fundamental cloud security and governance

Understand the fundamental principles of cloud computing management and

security mechanism

Course Website

Access to the course website is required via the iLearn portal on the University of the

Cumberlands website: http://www.ucumberlands.edu/ilearn/ 

or https://ucumberlands.blackboard.com/

Required Books and Resources

Title: Cloud Computing

ISBN: 9781284199017

Authors: Dr. Kris Jamsa

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Publication Date: 2012-03-22

Course Required text can be found and purchased via the UC Barnes and Noble

Bookstore: https://cumber.bncollege.com/shop/cumberlands/page/find-textbooks

Suggested Books and Resources

Cloud Computing

ISBN: 9780133387520

Authors: Thomas Erl, Ricardo Puttini, Zaigham Mahmood

Publisher: Pearson Education

Publication Date: 2013-01-01

Cloud Computing

ISBN: 9781439856420

Authors: Lizhe Wang, Rajiv Ranjan, Jinjun Chen, Boualem

Benatallah

Publisher: CRC Press

Publication Date: 2011-10-03

Requirements and Policies

Academic Dishonesty Policy

As a Christian liberal arts university committed to the pursuit of truth and

understanding, any act of academic dishonesty is especially distressing and cannot

be tolerated. In general, academic dishonesty involves the abuse and misuse of

information or people to gain an undeserved academic advantage or evaluation. 

The common forms of academic dishonesty include:

1. cheating – using deception in the taking of tests or the preparation of written

work, using unauthorized materials, copying another person’s work with or

without consent, or assisting another in such activities;

2. lying – falsifying, fabricating, or forging information in

either written or spoken presentations;

3. plagiarism –

 using the published writings, data, interpretations, or ideas of another without 

Episodes of academic dishonesty are reported as appropriate to the Vice President

for Academic Affairs. The potential penalty for academic dishonesty includes 1) a

failing grade on a particular assignment, 2) a failing grade for the entire course, 3)

suspension or expulsion, or (4) revocation of a degree.

Attendance Policy

Course enrollment and participation will be monitored and verified for all students

during the first two weeks of classes. Lack of participation during this time may

jeopardize enrollment status. Each student is expected to meet course expectations by

completing the coursework required each week. Active participation and staying abreast

of the material is essential to success. Program specific attendance policies may still

apply.

Participation Policy

Students are expected to actively participate in intelligent discussion of assigned

topics in all areas, such as: Discussion Board Activities, Synchronous Sessions,

Forums, Shared Papers, etc. 

 Point adjustments will be taken for non-participation.

Disability Accommodations

University of the Cumberlands accepts students with certified disabilities and provides

reasonable accommodations for their certified needs in the classroom, in housing, in

food service or in other areas. For accommodations to be awarded, a student must

submit a completed Accommodations Application form and provide documentation of

the disability to the Disability Services Coordinator (Mr. Jacob Ratliff, Boswell Campus

Center, Student Services Office Suite, [email protected]). When all

paperwork is on file, a meeting between the student and the Coordinator will be

arranged to discuss possible accommodations before accommodations are formally

approved. Students must then meet with the Coordinator at the beginning of each

semester before any academic accommodations can be certified for that term.

Certifications for other accommodations are normally reviewed annually.

Academic Appeal

Both undergraduate and graduate students have the right to challenge a grade. If

discussions with the course instructor and department chair do not lead to a satisfactory

conclusion, students may file a formal written appeal with the Vice President for

Academic Affairs, who will forward the appeal to the chair of the Academic Appeals

Committee. This formal written appeal must be filed by the end of the 4th week of

classes in the next regular term following the term in which the course in question was

taken. The Academic Appeals Committee then gathers information from the student, the

instructor, and any other relevant parties. The Committee will deliver its

recommendation on the complaint to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. After

reviewing this recommendation and concurring or amending it, the Vice President for

Academic Affairs will inform the student and instructor of the disposition of the

complaint no later than the last day of classes of the term in which the complaint was

filed. Records of all actions regarding academic grade appeals, including their final

disposition, are maintained by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Academic

Appeals Committee. (Undergraduate Catalog/Graduate Catalog)

Student Responsibilities

Students should: 

Use University of the Cumberlands email system for all academic, administrative,

and co-curricular communication between faculty, staff and peers. 

Check for email and class announcements using iLearn (primary) and University of

the Cumberlands webmail (secondary) daily. 

Demonstrate Cumberlands Character in and outside the classroom per the

University Mission & Vision

Ensure you have consistent required technology for the course

Participate in courses regularly to:

Find announcements and updates

Complete assignments on time. Keep in mind that all deadlines use Eastern

Standard Time (EST).

Engage in discussion

Connect with fellow students and faculty

Present written work in an academic and professional manner.

Take examinations on the designated dates and times. Students should make

arrangements with faculty before the designated date for any needed

accommodations. 

Contact faculty or student success coordinator with questions or concerns.

Course Policies

1. The only authorized electronic means of academic, administrative, and co-

curricular communication between University of the Cumberlands and its students

is through the UCumberlands email system (i.e. Webmail). Each student is

responsible for monitoring his/her University email account frequently. This is the

primary email account used to correspond with you directly by the University;

imperative program information is sent to this email account specifically from

campus and program office.

2. Students should check for e-mail and class announcements using iLearn (primary)

and University of the Cumberlands webmail (secondary).

3. Students are expected to find out class assignments for missed classes and make

up missed work.

4. Students are expected to find out if any changes have been made in the class or

assignment schedule.

5. Written work must be presented in a professional manner.

6. Work that is not submitted in a professional manner will not be evaluated and will

be returned as unacceptable. 

7. There is a craft to writing. Spelling, grammar, punctuation and diction (word

usage) are all tools of that craft. Writing at the collegiate level will show careful

attention to these elements of craft. 

8. Work that does not exhibit care with regard to these elements will be considered

as inadequate for college writing and graded accordingly.

9. Students are expected to take the examinations on the designated dates. If you

are unable to take the exam on the scheduled date and know in advance, you are

to make arrangements with your professor before the designated date. If you miss

the exam, you must have a legitimate reason as determined by your professor.

Recognizing that a large part of professional life is meeting deadlines, it is necessary to

develop time management and organizational skills. Failure to meet the course

deadlines may result in penalties. Keep in mind that all deadlines are set using Eastern

Standard Time (EST). Late assignments will NOT be accepted.

Course Activities and Experiences

Students are expected to:

Review any assigned reading material and prepare responses to homework

assigned.

Actively participate in activities, assignments, and discussions.

Evaluate and react to each other’s work in a supportive, constructive manner.

Complete specific assignments and exams when specified and in a professional

manner.

Utilize learned technologies for class assignments.

Connect content knowledge from core courses to practical training placement and

activities.

Links to Support

UC Academic Catalog: https://www.ucumberlands.edu/academics/academic-catalog

UC Student Handbook: https://www.ucumberlands.edu/student-handbook

Academic Resources & Writing Center: www.ucumberlands.edu/learningcommons

Library: http://www.ucumberlands.edu/library/ 

Bookstore: https://cumber.bncollege.com/shop/cumberlands/home

About University of the Cumberlands:

https://www.ucumberlands.edu/about/presidents-welcome

Instructions for Accessing, Downloading, and Activating Office 365 Pro Plus

(free for UC Students):

https://helpdesk.ucumberlands.edu/support/solutions/articles/7000045435

Course Evaluation

A student will be evaluated/weighted on the following basis:

1. Homework Assignments, Discussion, & Quizzes – Assignments, Discussion, &

Quizzes will be given throughout the term. Each quiz will consist of multiple-

choice/answer, short answer questions, matching, and True/False questions — quiz

items derived primarily from lectures and readings. Quizzes will be available

through iLearn and completed independently. Assignments and Discussions will

come from the course lectures, materials, and required reading assignments.

2. Practical Connection Assignment – Written Assignment where students will reflect

on course concepts and their practical connection to a working environment.

Please note: 

Assignment Points

Available Percent of Grade

Weekly Discussions (8 Discussion Questions

@ 75 Points Each 600 60%

Executive Practical Connection Assignment 400 40%

Total 1000 100%

Grading Scale

Graded work will receive a numeric score reflecting the quality of performance as given

above in evaluation methods. The overall course grade will be determined according to

the following scale:

A= 900 – 1000 (90% - 100%)

B= 800 – 899 (80% - 89%)

C = 700 – 799 (70% - 79%)

F < 699 (Below 69%)

Course Schedule

Week Weekly Topic Reading Assignment Due**

#1

75 Points

Introduction to Cloud

Computing including History,

Cloud Types, Uses, and

Virtualization

Software as a Service, Roles

and Boundaries, Cloud

Characteristics

Jamsa - Chapter 1

Erl – Section 3.1

Jamsa – Chapter 2

Erl – Sections 4.1

and 4.2

Plagiarism Pledge:

Time: 11:59 PM

Tuesday

Due Date:

05/09/2021

Discussion

Posting 

Time: 11:59 PM

Sunday

Date:  05/09/2021

#2

75 Points

Platform as a Service,

Infrastructure as a Service,

Data Center Technology

Identity as a Service, Identity

and Access Management,

Single Sign On, Cloud Based

Security Groups, Hardened

Servers

Jamsa – Chapters 3

and 4

Erl – Section5.2

Jamsa - Chapter 5

Erl – Sections 10.5

– 10.8

Discussion

Posting

Time: 11:59 PM

Sunday 

Due Date:

05/16/2021

#3

75 Points

Data Storage in the Cloud,

Cloud Storage Device

Mechanisms

Collaboration in the Cloud

Jamsa – Chapter 6

Erl – Section 7.3

Jamsa – Chapter 7

Discussion

Posting

Time: 11:59 PM

Sunday

Due Date:

05/23/2021

#4

75 Points

Virtualization

Securing the Cloud

Jamsa – Chapter 8

Erl – Section 5.3

Jamsa – Chapter 9

Discussion

Posting

Time: 11:59 PM

Sunday

Due Date:

05/30/2021

Erl – Sections 6.1

and 6.4

#5

75 Points

Disaster Recovery and

Business Continuity and the

Cloud, Service Oriented

Architecture

Managing the Cloud,

Migrating to the Cloud, SLA

Guidelines

Jamsa – Chapters

10 – 11

Jamsa – Chapters

12 – 13

Erl – Section 16.3

Discussion

Posting

Time: 11:59 PM

Sunday

Due Date

06/06/2021

#6

75 Points

400 Points

Discussion

Mobile Computing, Multi-

Device Broker

Governing the Cloud, Risks

and Challenges

Executive Practical

Connection Assignment

At UC, it is a priority that

students are provided with

strong educational programs

and courses that allow them

to be servant-leaders in their

disciplines and communities,

linking research with practice

and knowledge with ethical

decision-making. This

assignment is a written

assignment where students

will demonstrate how this

course research has

connected and put into

practice within their own

career.

Assignment:

Provide a reflection of at least

500 words (or 2 pages double

spaced) of how the

Jamsa – Chapter

14

ERL – Section 8.9

Jamsa – Chapter

15

Erl – Section 3.4

Due Date

06/13/2021

Time: 11:59 PM

Sunday

Discussion and

Executive Practical

Connection

Assignment

knowledge, skills, or theories

of this course have been

applied, or could be applied,

in a practical manner to your

current work environment. If

you are not currently working,

share times when you have or

could observe these theories

and knowledge could be

applied to an employment

opportunity in your field of

study. 

Requirements:

Provide a 500 word (or 2

pages double spaced)

minimum reflection.

Use of proper APA

formatting and citations.

If supporting evidence

from outside resources

is used those must be

properly cited.

Share a personal

connection that

identifies specific

knowledge and theories

from this course.

Demonstrate a

connection to your

current work

environment. If you are

not employed,

demonstrate a

connection to your

desired work

environment. 

You should not, provide

an overview of the

assignments assigned in

the course. The

assignment asks that

you reflect how the

knowledge and skills

obtained through

meeting course

objectives were applied

or could be applied in

the workplace. 

Don’t forget that the

grade also includes the

quality of writing.

#7

75 Points

Evaluating the Cloud’s

Business Impact and

Economics, Designing Cloud-

Based Solutions, Coding Cloud

Based applications

Application Scalability, The

Future of Cloud Computing

Jamsa – Chapters

16 – 18

Jamsa – Chapters

19 – 20

Discussion

Posting

Time: 11:59 PM

Sunday

Due Date

06/20/2021

#8

75 Points

Reflection Week

This is a required assignment

worth 75 points (75-

points/1000-points).

Assignment must be

submitted by the due date. No

late assignments are allowed.

This is a short week and

therefore only the initial post

is required. 

Review all of the chapter

topics we have covered thus

far. 

Select three topics of interest

and note: 

What you learned about

the topic.

Why you selected the

topic.

How you will utilize the

topic in the future.

Also, write a reflection of

the material you've

learned in the course.

Discussion

Posting

Time: 11:59 PM

Sunday

Due Date

06/23/2021 at

5:00 PM

(Short Week)

What did you like? What

could be improved?

Note: This discussion is a

REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT it is

worth seventy-five (75)

points. You are required to

respond to the question in

order to obtain credit for the

assignment by the due date.

If you do not respond to the

question by the due date, you

will receive a zero (0) for this

assignment. There is a

grading criterion associated

with this assignment. Your

work will be compared against

your peers using SafeAssign

for plagiarism. You will be able

to review every other

submission once you

complete your entry, so

please note that copying

other people’s responses will

not be tolerated.

ALL WORK IS DUE BY

WEDNESDAY at 5:00 PM

(Eastern Time) THIS WEEK!

*ALL DUE DATES AND

ASSIGNMENTS SUBJECT TO

CHANGE

**All assignments are due in

iLearn by 11:59 pm Eastern

Standard Time (EST) on

SUNDAY of the corresponding

week…EXCEPT for the last

week of class when all

assignments are due on

WEDNESDAY at 5:00 pm EST.

Total Course Grade 1000-points =

100%

1000-points

Syllabus Disclaimer

This syllabus contains important information critical to your success in this course. It

includes guidelines for this course and the instructor’s current expectations about

content, schedule, and requirements necessary for each student to achieve the best

educational results. While you must review and become familiar with the contents of

this syllabus, the instructor reserves the right to make adjustments or change in the

syllabus from time to time. Any changes to the syllabus will be discussed with the

students.