CCOG for CIS 182 Winter 2025


Course Number:
CIS 182
Course Title:
Introduction to Cloud Computing
Credit Hours:
4
Lecture Hours:
30
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
30

Course Description

Provides a strong foundation in the principles, planning, and design of cloud computing infrastructures, with an emphasis on security. Discusses deployment of cloud services, storage, networking, cloud operations, support and troubleshooting. Discusses and compares cloud providers. Recommended: CIS 121. Audit available. Prerequisites: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  • Describe fundamental concepts of cloud computing using industry standard terminology.
  • Discuss security concerns related to cloud computing.
  • Compare and contrast providers for cloud computing.
  • Perform basic tasks using a cloud computing platform.

Course Activities and Design

This course will be presented by means of lecture and lab.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

  • Quizzes and/or exams

  • Lab assignments

  • In-class and/or online discussions