In this paper we will learn about the fundamental principles and technologies used to build cloud computing platforms and applications hosted in the cloud. We will explore how cloud computing works, how it is evolving, and how to best use it. This paper will teach you about the fundamental technologies used by cloud computing providers to build their platforms. You will also learn how to redesign software to use cloud computing.

• Lectures / labs: David Eyers

• Lectures (both)
  • Tuesday 1pm–1:50pm Otago Business School Lecture Room 1.17 (OBS117)
  • Thursday 1pm–1:50pm Biochemistry Building Seminar Room G.13 (BIG13)
• Labs (one of)
  • Wednesday 10am–12pm, OWG38—Owheo Lab F
  • Wednesday 12pm–2pm, OWG38—Owheo Lab F
• Tutorials (held on demand; none in week 1)
  • Tuesday 10am–10:50am
  • Thursday 10am–10:50am

• Assignments = 40%
• Final exam = 60%

In COSC349 we place high value on the principles of academic integrity, and view academic misconduct as a very serious matter.