Cloud Computing

The Associate of Science in Cloud Computing provides students with the industry skills to understand, build and maintain applications for the cloud. 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.

The Associate of Science in Cloud Computing is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive foundation in cloud technologies and their practical applications. This program equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to understand, implement, and manage cloud-based solutions in various industries. The curriculum integrates theoretical concepts with hands-on experience, preparing graduates for entry-level roles in cloud computing or further academic pursuits.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon completing the Cloud Computing Associate of Science degree, learners will

1.    Explore fundamental concepts of cloud computing, including virtualization, networking, security, and scalability.

2.    Gain proficiency in utilizing major cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google CloudPlatform (GCP).

3.    Develop skills in designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based applications and services.

4.    Understand the principles of data storage, retrieval, and management in cloud environments.

5.    Learn to ensure the security and compliance of cloud infrastructure and applications.

6.    Acquire knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment.

7.    Embrace real-world projects and hands-on labs to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.

8.    Cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills required in dynamic cloud computing environments.

9.    Explore emerging trends in cloud computing, including serverless architecture, containers, and hybrid cloud solutions.

10. Explore emerging trends in cloud computing, including serverless architecture, containers, and hybrid cloud solutions.

11. Benefit from experienced faculty with industry insights and expertise in cloud computing.

 

Student Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this program, students will:

1. Design Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)solutions by provisioning computing instances, establishing virtual private networks, managing databases and storage within a secure online environment. 

2. Analyze performance metrics of a cloud architecture to respond dynamically to information and computing technology workloads and optimize service costs.

3. Collaborate in a team designing business solutions in an industry aligned project. 

Based on the available data from LARC, there appears to be a supply gap for these cloud computing related occupations in the region. While entry-level wages exceed the self-sufficiency standard wage in both Los Angeles and Orange counties, the occupations in this report typically require a bachelor’s degree.

Detailed reasons include:

Demand:

· Supply Gap Criteria – Over the next five years, 8,157 jobs are projected to be available annually in the region due to new job growth and replacements, which is more than the three-year average of2,269 awards conferred by educational institutions in the region.

· Living Wage Criteria – Within Los Angeles County, all four of these cloud computing related occupations have entry-level wages above the self-sufficiency standard hourly wage ($18.10/hour).

· Educational Criteria –The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) lists a bachelor’s degree as the typical entry-level education for these cloud computing-related occupations. National-level educational attainment data indicates between 14% and 45% of workers in the field have completed some college or an associate degree.

Supply:

· There are 28 community colleges in the greater LA/OC region that issue awards related to cloud computing, conferring an average of 1,405 awards annually between 2018 and 2021.

· Between 2017 and 2020, there was an average of 864 awards conferred annually in related training programs by non-community college institutions throughout the greater LA/OC region.

Los Angeles Southwest College Computer Science projects a minimum of 30 learners per semester will enroll in this pathway. 

The Associate of Science in Cloud Computing goals and objectives are consistent with the mission of the community colleges under Education Code section 66010.4 which states “A primary mission of the California Community Colleges is to advance California’s economic growth and global competitiveness through education, training and services that contribute to the continuous work force improvement.”

Learners will gain the skills to design solutions for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) architectures by provisioning computing instances, establishing virtual private networks, managing databases and storage within a secure online environment. Students produce dynamic solutions responsive to information and computing technology workloads with on-demand pay-as-you-go pricing allowing flexibility for small business, entrepreneurship and enterprise adoption. Industry certifications are embedded to prepare for occupations in Cloud Architect, Cloud Support Associate, Cloud Engineer or Cloud Technicians. Some preparation in information technology or computer programming is recommended.

 

The Cloud Computing program has two tracks that students can select. Track 1 focuses on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and track 2 focuses on Microsoft Azure. Both tracks develop skills for the occupations of cloud architect and cloud technician using. The program bridges traditional on-premises data center skills of server installation, database management, and networking set-up and cabling into virtualizations of these information and computing technologies over online services.

 

This program provides the industry standard skills to understand and develop applications for the cloud. Students learn a range of topics that cover the technical principals of the hardware and software requirements to run systems in the cloud including storage, database management, and software systems, while maintaining secure access.

This program intent is to help filling the anticipated supply gap within the field.

The following tableoutlines the sequence of course requirements of the Cloud Computing Associateof Science (AS) degree:

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester
AREA OF EMPHASIS: (27 UNITS)
Required Courses: (15 Units)
CIS 210	Introduction to Computer Networking	3	Y1, Spring
CIS 227	Server Administration and Network Security	3	Y1, Spring
CIS 192	INTRODUCTION TO CLOUD COMPUTING	3	Y1, Spring
CS 113	PROGRAMING IN JAVA	3	Y1, Fall
CS 119	PROGRAMMING in python	3	Y1, Fall
CS 152	SERVER-SIDE RUBY WEB PROGRAMMING	3	Y1, Fall
Select AWS Track or Microsoft AZURE Track
AWS TRACK:
CIS 193	DATABASE ESSENTIALS IN AMAZON WEB SERVICES	3	Y2, Spring
CIS 194	COMPUTE ENGINES IN AMAZON WEB SERVICES	3	Y2, Spring
CIS 195	SECURITY IN AMAZON WEB SERVICES	3	Y2, Spring
MICROSOFT AZURE TRACK:
CIS 196	mICROSOFT aZURE FUNDAMENTALS	3	Y2, Spring
CIS 197	aZURE AI FUNDAMENTALS	3	Y2, Spring
CIS 198	AZURE DATA FUNDAMENTALS	3	Y2, Spring

 

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester
AREA OF EMPHASIS: (27 UNITS)
Required Courses: (15 Units)
CIS 210	Introduction to Computer Networking	3	Y1, Spring
CIS 227	Server Administration and Network Security	3	Y1, Spring
CIS 192	INTRODUCTION TO CLOUD COMPUTING	3	Y1, Spring
CS 113	PROGRAMING IN JAVA	3	Y1, Fall
CS 119	PROGRAMMING in python	3	Y1, Fall
CS 152	SERVER-SIDE RUBY WEB PROGRAMMING	3	Y1, Fall
Select AWS Track or Microsoft AZURE Track
AWS TRACK:
CIS 193	DATABASE ESSENTIALS IN AMAZON WEB SERVICES	3	Y2, Spring
CIS 194	COMPUTE ENGINES IN AMAZON WEB SERVICES	3	Y2, Spring
CIS 195	SECURITY IN AMAZON WEB SERVICES	3	Y2, Spring
MICROSOFT AZURE TRACK:
CIS 196	mICROSOFT aZURE FUNDAMENTALS	3	Y2, Spring
CIS 197	aZURE AI FUNDAMENTALS	3	Y2, Spring
CIS 198	AZURE DATA FUNDAMENTALS	3	Y2, Spring

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)

This program does not replace any of the college’s existing programs. The creation of this program will address the need for entry level courses in programming and software development pathways. a) No active inventory records need to be made inactive or changed with the approval of this program. b) This program does not replace an existing program in the college inventory. c) As an expansion of the programming courses being offered, this certificate of achievement is related to and shares courses with other certificates offered by Los Angeles Southwest College Computer Science.

Educational Supply Community College Supply—Exhibit 6 shows the annual and three-year average number of awards conferred by community colleges in programs that have historically trained for the occupations of interest. The colleges with the most completions in the region are Mt San Antonio, Long Beach, and Orange Coast. The TOP codes with the most annual average completions were Computer Programming (0707.10), Computer Networking (0708.10), and Information Technology, General (0701.00) Exhibit 6: Regional community college awards (certificates and degrees), 2018-2021 TOP Program College 2018-19 Awards 2019-20 Awards 2020-21 Awards 3-Year Average 0701.00 Information Technology, General East LA 23 10 4 12 Glendale - - 3 1 LA Harbor - - 1 0 LA Mission 1 3 1 2 LA Southwest - - 2 1 Long Beach 34 64 106 68 749 796 1,205 10,345 Computer Systems Analysts Network and Computer Systems Administrators Database Administrators Software Developers P a g e 6 | 14 TOP Program College 2018-19 Awards 2019-20 Awards 2020-21 Awards 3-Year Average Mt San Antonio 74 90 49 71 Santa Monica 39 - 1 13 West LA 4 5 - 3 LA Subtotal 175 172 167 171 Santa Ana - - 3 1 OC Subtotal - - 3 1 Supply Subtotal/Average 175 172 170 172 0702.00 Computer Information Systems Citrus 5 8 4 6 Compton 1 - - 0 East LA 19 15 23 19 El Camino 14 21 11 15 Glendale - 5 6 4 LA City 1 1 4 2 LA Mission 5 1 1 2 LA Trade-Tech 8 20 15 14 Long Beach - - 3 1 Mt San Antonio - 79 6 28 Rio Hondo 21 10 6 12 West LA 8 10 9 9 LA Subtotal 82 170 88 113 Cypress 5 4 - 3 Fullerton 15 11 31 19 Irvine - 2 - 1 Orange Coast 4 2 - 2 Saddleback - - 1 0 Santa Ana 4 2 16 7 Santiago Canyon 3 4 1 3 OC Subtotal 31 25 49 35 Supply Subtotal/Average 113 195 137 148

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