CSD 425 Cloud Computing

5 credits

This course introduces students to the basic concepts of cloud computing. Students will develop advanced applications on one of the major cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, and OpenStack). This course covers topics such as PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, virtualization, web services, big data computing, security, and operational aspects such as deployment, monitoring, and alerting. Students work on projects in teams, store and share code via a version control system, and utilize small team agile strategies.

Prerequisites: CSD 412 and admission to the BAS IT:CSD program

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Explain the fundamentals of cloud computing
Provision and use virtual machines and virtual networks using IaaS cloud offerings
Develop scalable cloud applications that can scale up and scale out using PaaS and SaaS
Deploy, maintain, and monitor cloud resources using automation
Store application and user data using a variety of cloud storage options
Use cloud security and identity management services

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

demonstrate competency in software engineering, software testing principles, and quality assurance techniques
implement program management concepts
identify, evaluate, and apply efficient algorithms and technologies required for developing software system
demonstrate ability to understand and integrate contributions to the architecture design of a large software system
be prepared to obtain an entry-level position at a software development company

Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 40 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20