Curricula

Objectives

The object of the course
Basic knowledge of the computing infrastructure is essential for all computer science students. Do you want to understand the basic functions of computer hardware, client computers, server computers and the computing network. Do you know know how modern cloud computing infrastructure works? After completing this course, you have basic knowledge of the computing infrastructure.

Course competences
Systems and methods in ICT
Learning and information management competence

The learning objectives of the course
The student knows how computer hardware works, what are the basic components of the computing infrasturucture and how they work together. The student can build a small computing network for demonstration purposes and understands the basic security risks in the computing infrastructure.

Content

Computer hardware
Components of the computing infrastructure
Computing network
Cloud computing infrastructure and basics of the cyber security.

Learning materials and recommended literature

- Teachers materials and slides
- AWS Academy slides
- Networking: The Complete Reference, Third Edition" by Bobbi Sandberg

Teaching methods

- Webinars
- Reverse classroom on some weeks
- Face-to-face learning via labs & demos
- Exercises with actual infrastructure in live environments

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Will be communicated at the first contact lesson of the course. Approximate date is on week 10. Two exam retake chances approximately on three week intervals after the initial one.

Alternative completion methods

You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.

The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of three credits is approximately 80 hours.

- Contact lessons and lab work: 40h
- Individual work and exercises: 40h

Content scheduling

Start of the course will consist mostly of lectures and some lab work with lab work and exercise amount increasing toward the end. Lab work will be conducted in learning groups of around 20 to 25 persons.

The first 2/3 of the course will be held by Teemu Pölkki, and it will focus on computers, local area networks and internet. The last third is held by Juha-Tapio Teno and is focused on cloud services and AWS.

Further information for students

Avoin amk 10 included in the total capacity

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

(Sufficient 1) You have basic knowledge in the area of computing infrastructure. You know the components of computing infrastructure and what they mean.

(Satisfactory 2) You have knowledge in the area of computing infrastructure. You know the components of computing infrastructure and what they mean.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

(Good 3) You understand the concepts of computing infrastructure and can apply the gained knowledge in a real-life computing infrastructure problems.

(Very good 4) You understand the concepts of computing infrastructure and can apply the gained knowledge in a real-life computing infrastructure problems. You have expanded your knowledge independently during the course.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

(Excellent 5) In addition to previous requirements you can analytically discuss about the concepts in computing infrastructure and present and defend (based on knowledge and evidence) your opinions. You can question the presented information and give valid options.

Prerequisites

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