CIS 150 - Cloud Computing with AWS

3 units
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: CIS 13 or CIS 40 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent experience
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of cloud computing. Topics include different cloud computing models, including Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Software as a Service. Students will be using the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform to examine the practice of various cloud services (including storage, servers, and software applications). The course will also survey the industry trends toward cloud computing, analyze the economics of cloud computing, discuss the various cloud careers and industry demand for cloud computing skills.

This course will prepare a student to take the AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification exam.