Mar 18, 2026  
2025-2026 Catalog SVC 
    
2025-2026 Catalog SVC

DATA 110 - Essentials of Cloud and Technological Ecosystems


Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Introduction to foundational-level cloud services industry concepts providing hands-on experience in solving problems by designing, operating, and implementing solutions using cloud services.

Prerequisite: None.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Deploy and operate cloud services that apply architectural principles and are compliant with security best practices.
  2. Interpret value proposition and pricing models.
  3. Explain key services and common use cases for data management and analytics.

Course Contents
  1. Introduction to cloud concepts and principles of cloud computing.  
  2. Introduction to cloud services and its business value.
  3. Creating, configuring, and managing cloud services.
  4. Security, responsibility, and trust in cloud services.  
  5. Applying and monitoring infrastructure standards.
  6. Organizing resources, enforcing standards, and protecting critical assets.
  7. Predicting costs and optimizing spends.


Instructional Units: 5