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Session: 2022/23
Last modified: 21/07/2022 16:24:50
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Title of Module: Virtualisation |
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Code: COMP10064 |
SCQF Level: 10
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) |
Credit Points: 20 |
ECTS: 10
(European Credit Transfer Scheme) |
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| School: | School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences |
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| Module Co-ordinator: | Duncan
Thomson |
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| Summary of Module |
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Virtualisation is becoming an increasingly important part of the IT infrastructure in modern organisations. This module begins by examining the reasons for this change and the various different types of virtualisation available (hardware - type I and II, operating system, storage, network, desktop). It continues by examining in detail the terminology and concepts underlying standard hardware and operating system virtualisation, as well as the techniques required to create and manage basic virtualised systems. A number of widely-used virtualisation systems are introduced, and the module concludes with a look at more advanced and emerging areas, such as common frameworks and standards for managing virtualisation, virtual networking and live migration.
This module will work to develop a number of the key 'I am UWS' Graduate Attributes to make those who complete this module:
Universal
- Critical Thinker
- Ethically-minded
- Research-minded
Work Ready
- Problem-Solver
- Effective Communicator
- Ambitious
Successful
- Autonomous
- Resilient
- Driven
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| Module Delivery Method |
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| Face-To-Face | Blended | Fully Online | HybridC | HybridO | Work-based Learning |
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Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.
Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations
Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.
HybridC
Online with mandatory face-to-face learning on Campus
HybridO
Online with optional face-to-face learning on Campus
Work-based Learning
Learning activities where the main location for the learning experience is in the workplace.
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| Term(s) for Module Delivery |
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(Provided viable student numbers permit).
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| Term 1 | | Term 2 | | Term 3 | |
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| Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements) |
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On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
L1.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the terminology and concepts of the main types of virtualisation
L2.
Design, implement and manage virtualised systems to meet specified criteria at a professional level
L3.
Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of a specific virtualisation system |
| Employability Skills and Personal Development Planning (PDP) Skills |
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| SCQF Headings |
During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve
core skills in:
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| Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) |
SCQF Level 10.
Understanding the main types of virtualisation and where and why they are used
Understanding the underlying models and concepts relating to a range of virtualisation systems |
| Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding |
SCQF Level 10.
Creating and managing virtualised systems with a range of virtualisation systems |
| Generic Cognitive skills |
SCQF Level 10.
Make judgements as to where virtualisation is appropriate
Critically evaluate the application of various types of virtualisation to specific scenaria |
| Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills |
SCQF Level 10.
Use a range of virtualisation and virtualisation management software |
| Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others |
SCQF Level 10.
Exercise autonomy and initiative when implementing systems to meet specific requirements |
| Pre-requisites: |
Before undertaking this module the student should have
undertaken the following:
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Module Code:
| Module Title:
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| Other: | COMP09024 Unix System Administration |
| Co-requisites | Module Code:
| Module Title:
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* Indicates that module descriptor is not published.
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| Learning and Teaching |
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| Lectures will introduce the reasons for virtualisation, and the main terminilogy and concepts relating to it, and follow this up with information on creating and managing basic virtualised systems, and some more advanced topics in virtualisation. Laboratory sessions will allow practical implementation and investigation of virtualisation. Guest lectures and associated practical time will be used to introduce a number of widely used virtualisation systems. |
Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to
achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below:
| Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities) |
| Lecture/Core Content Delivery | 10 |
| Laboratory/Practical Demonstration/Workshop | 38 |
| Independent Study | 152 |
| 200
Hours Total
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**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet
access)
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The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content
and ultimately for the learning outcomes:
Oracle VirtualBox with images for Linux and Windows
Access to a number of other virtualisation systems, for example HyperV, VMWare and/or KVM
Debian GNU/Linux with support for LVM, KVM, bridging software, libvirt support and utilities
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(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications,
students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to
wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date
material)
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| Engagement Requirements |
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In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure |
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Supplemental Information
| Programme Board | Computing |
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| Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) |
No
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| Subject Panel | Business & Applied Computing |
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| Moderator | Steve Eager |
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| External Examiner | R Khusainov |
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| Accreditation Details | |
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| Version Number | 1.11 |
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| Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below) |
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Unseen written examination (50%)
This may be replaced by an unseen open book online assessment (as shown in the module descriptor) if CoViD-19 restrictions mean in-person exams are not possible. |
Coursework (50%):
- practical implementation of a virtualised system with associated documentation (30%)
- individual report comparing specific virtualisation systems (20%) |
(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module
(one for each component) can be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module
will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times
within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be
provided within the Student Handbook.)
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Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)
Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above
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Note(s):
- More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
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Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.
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| Equality and Diversity |
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The University policies on equality and diversity will apply to this module.
In order for the student to complete this module the student will be required to take part in laboratory exercises, including assessments requiring completion in a special-purpose laboratory. Students with substantial physical impairments should be assessed and counselled prior to selecting courses requiring this module.
When a student discloses a disability an additional support advisor will agree the appropriate adjustments to be made, consulting with the module coordinator if necessary.
UWS Equality and Diversity Policy |
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(N.B. Every effort
will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues
brought to the attention of the School)
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