Chengyi Qu

Chengyi Qu

Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity and Data Science

Teaching

CEN 4930 Edge/Cloud Computing

Undergraduate course, Florida Gulf Coast University, 2024

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and applications of edge and cloud computing. Topics include cloud computing platforms, network architectures, edge caching, and applications in 5G, 6G, the Internet of Vehicles, and UAVs. The course covers the interaction between edge computing and emerging technologies such as blockchain, AI, and federated learning, with a focus on real-world applications like industrial IoT and disaster management. Practical experience with cloud platforms and edge computing frameworks will be provided to equip students with the skills to design and manage distributed systems effectively. The learning experience integrated lectures, hands-on labs, collaborative group projects, and comprehensive examinations.

CEN 4083 Introduction to Cloud Computing

Undergraduate course, Florida Gulf Coast University, 2024

This course introduces cloud computing technologies to students. Topics include virtual instances, cloud storage, private cloud, databases in the cloud, queue services, data analytics in the cloud, etc. The instructor will choose an established cloud provider to demonstrate concepts. The learning experience integrated lectures, hands-on labs, collaborative group projects, and comprehensive examinations.

CEN 3078 Computer Security

Undergraduate course, Florida Gulf Coast University, 2024

This course covers the foundations of computer security, discussing threats, vulnerabilities and attacks that exploit them. Prevention and mitigation techniques will be covered, from threat modeling to building security in the design, to penetration techniques, and others. Emphasis will be given on addressing security at respective stages of the software development cycle, including security assessment. The learning experience integrated lectures, hands-on labs, collaborative group projects, and comprehensive examinations.

CNT 4014 - Computer Networks

Undergraduate Course, Florida Gulf Coast University, 2023

This course provides an overview of computer network design and analysis, delving into essential concepts. The curriculum encompasses a range of subjects, encompassing application and transport layer protocols, the Internet protocol, network interfaces, local and wide area networks, wireless networks, software-defined networks, as well as routing and network security. Additionally, contemporary themes will be explored, such as 5G/6G, IoT networks, data center networks, and edge networks. The learning experience integrates lectures, hands-on labs, collaborative group projects (optional), and comprehensive examinations.