Cloud Computing - Associate in Science
Plan Code: 2132
This program provides the student with the industry skills to understand, build, and maintain cloud applications. These skills include the technical principles of the hardware and software requirements to run systems in the cloud, including storage, database management, and software systems, while maintaining secure access.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Create Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solutions by provisioning computing instances, establishing virtual private networks, and managing databases, and storage within a secure online environment.
- Analyze performance metrics of cloud architecture to respond dynamically to information and computing technology workloads and optimize service costs.
- Create Infrastructure as a Service using automated code scripts (Infrastructure As Code).
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| COSN 10 | Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
| COSN 205 | UNIX/LINUX Fundamentals | 4 |
| COSN 230 | Microsoft Windows Server | 4 |
| COSN 250 | Cloud Computing in Amazon Web Services | 3 |
| COSN 251 | Database Essentials in Amazon Web Svcs | 3 |
| COSN 252 | App Development in Amazon Web Services | 3 |
| COSN 253 | Security in Amazon Web Services | 3 |
| COSS 71 | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| Subtotal Units | 26 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete ONE (1) course from the following: | ||
| Introduction to Computer Science- C++ (3) | ||
| Introduction to Computer Science-Java (3) | ||
| Introduction to Computer Science-Python (3) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 3 | |
| Required Subtotal | 29 | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | ||
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 degree-applicable units) 2 | ||
| Minimum Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for LBCC GE, CSU GE, or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-599, if needed, to reach 60 degree-applicable units.