IST 198 - Cloud Essentials

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course is a study of cloud computing as a framework for providing network access to shared computing resources including storage, network, server, and virtualization infrastructures.

Prerequisite(s): CPT 209 with a minimum grade of C.

Course Topics:
•   Cloud computer concepts
•   Cloud security measures
•   Deployment and configuration of cloud resources
•   Monitoring cloud operations
•   Cost managment

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Chaser’s Bark Shop website

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:
1.   Explain cloud computing concepts and models
2.   Configure and manage cloud security measures
3.   Deploy and configure cloud resources
4.   Monitor cloud operations, perform maintenance, and troubleshooting
5.   Apply cost management and optimization strategies

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:

Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Add/Drop period
Attendance
Classroom Conduct
Equal Access
IT Access
Online Behavior
Online Confidentiality
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Student Concerns
Student Help Services
Withdrawals

Official Course Syllabus
2025-2026