Course Guideline Example
Special Topics for Computer Science and Engineering
Topic: Cloud Computing Fundamentals and Cyber security Foundations
Description: Cloud Service models, deployment models and key components of cloud
infrastructure including Cyber security foundations and tools
Course Objectives: Cloud Computing Fundamentals
At the end of the course, the student should:
Learn the basics of cloud computing, how it is used and why it is important in
your career as Computer Engineering students
Understand "as a service" models, including PaaS, IaaS, FaaS, and SaaS
Recognize deployment models (Public, Private, Hybrid) and the key
components of a cloud infrastructure (VMs, Networking, Storage - File, Block,
Object, CDN).
Define cloud computing and explain essential characteristics, history, the
business case for cloud, and the emerging technologies enabled by cloud
Explain emerging Cloud related trends including Hybrid Multicloud,
Microservices, Serverless, Cloud Native, DevOps, and Application
Modernization
Describe the cloud service models Describe cloud service models, cloud
deployment models, and cloud infrastructure
List and describe services of popular cloud platforms including AWS,
Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, etc.
Course Outlines and Schedules
Schedule Module Activity
Learning Objectives and Module
Date/Time Structure Google Meet (Virtual)
Unit1: Introduction, Frameworks and
Controls
Assignment 4-1 and 4-2
Date/Time Unit2: Cyber Threats Google Meet (Virtual)
Assignment 4-3 and 4-4
7 October 2021 Unit3: Managing Cyber Incident Google Meet (Virtual)
Assignment 4-5
12 October Final Examination Google Meet (Virtual)
2021
Assignments
This course has a total of 5 assignments. These assignments are designed to test your
understanding regarding the covered units.
Participation
I encourage all the students to participate in every virtual discussion. You may use our
session to raise or answer questions along the course. Your participation will be graded
accordingly.
Final Project / Examination
Guidelines of the project will be given ahead of time so you will have enough time to
complete and submit on the deadline. If you can submit the final project earlier, the
better. Please be reminded that late submission will not be accepted.
My Contact Information
For your concerns, you may email me at cnellas@uic.edu.ph