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Cluster and Cloud Computing (COMP90024) // Further information

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    LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

    The subject will be delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops and both individual and team-based learning. In team-based learning, groups of students will jointly develop Cloud-based big data processing applications.

    INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

    Students will have access to lecture notes and slides. The subject LMS site also contains links to recommended literature and current survey papers of cluster and cloud computing principles. Demonstrations of the technologies covered in the course will be presented in the workshops.

    CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

    Adoption of the technologies taught in this subject, and in particular cloud computing, is growing quickly. The vast majority of major organisations in the ICT market offer now utilise Cloud based solutions. Therefore, there are many opportunities for professionals that understand these technologies and are able to develop applications that can scale up/down on the Cloud. Examples of companies playing a major role in Cloud computing area include: Amazon, IBM, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, CA, VMWare, and Citrix amongst many others. The course also covers big data technologies and security - both of which are in great demand in industry at present.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseDoctor of Philosophy - Engineering
    CoursePh.D.- Engineering
    CourseMaster of Science (Computer Science)
    CourseMaster of Philosophy - Engineering
    CourseMaster of Data Science
    MajorComputer Science
    Specialisation (formal)Software
    Specialisation (formal)Mechatronics
  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

    Additional information for this subject

    Subject coordinator approval required

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 8 April 2024