AD420 - Cloud Computing - Software as Service

Document Type:  District Master Course Outline Proposal Type:  New Course

Requester(s):  Lori Whitish   Star Conrad   Daniel J Jinguji   Judy F Learn College:  North

Origination Approved:  04/24/2015 - 11:40 AM

BASIC INFORMATION

Requester(s): Lori Whitish Star Conrad Daniel J Jinguji Judy F Learn

College: North Seattle College Division/Dept: Math / Science

Dean: Judy F Learn

COURSE INFORMATION

Prefix:AD Number:420

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Full Title:

Catalog Course Description:

Covers fundamentals & strategies for moving & developing apps & data storage in the cloud. Students will analyze cloud based offerings & compare them for suitability to specific app & infrastructure needs. They will learn to deploy apps to the cloud, utilize cloud based services, develop cloud specific apps, and explore legal and ethical issues specific to the cloud computing environment. Prerequisites: AD 320, 325, & 350.

Course Length: _{11 Weeks}

Topical Outline:

• What is the cloud? • Why use cloud services

• Type of cloud services and use/case scenarios • Distributed Network Systems

• Distinguishing Cloud offerings (laaS, SaaS, Paas, etc.) • Cloud data storage

• Azure vs AWS vs Google • Competition in the cloud space

• Cost Benefit Analysis & scalability • Moving existing applications to the cloud • Big Data (Hadoop, etc.)

• NoSQL data stores (Mongo/Cassandra)

• Cloud Development (PaaS, Google App Engine) • Future cloud offerings

COURSE CODING

Funding Source: 1...State

Institutional Intent: 21...Vocational Preparatory

This Course is a requirement for the following program(s):

(No Programs Selected)

My Course Proposal is a requirement for a program not on this list Program Title/Description/Notes:

Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Application Development

Will this course transfer to a 4-year university?  

_No

Is this course designed for Limited English Proficiency?  

_No

Is this course designed for Academic Disadvantaged?  

_No

Does this course have a Workplace Training component?  

_No

CIP Code: _11.0203 Request Specific CIP Code

EPC Code: _{5BA Request Specific EPC Code}

Credits:    

Will this course be offered as Variable Credit? No List Course Contact Hours

Lecture (11 Contact Hours : 1 Credit)   ₅₅ Lab (22 Contact Hours : 1 Credit)   ₀ Clinical Work (33 Contact Hours : 1 Credit)   ₀ Other (55 Contact Hours : 1 Credit)   ₀

Total Contact Hours ₅₅

Total Credits ₅

COLLEGE SUPPLEMENTAL

Proposed Quarter of Implementation: NA Request Provisional Exception

Fall 2015

Note:The following questions are being asked in order to fulfillSeattle Colleges District VI and AFT Seattle, Local 1789 Agreementlanguage:

Have you discussed the class cap for the course with your unit administrator and with other unit faculty that will be teaching the course?

Yes, discussion has been held.

Is the class cap number that you have indicated mutually agreed upon by unit faculty and unit administrators? Yes, agreement has been reached.

Modes of Delivery:(Check all that apply)

Fully On Campus Fully Online Hybrid Correspondence Credit by Exam

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Class Schedule Description:

Covers fundamentals & strategies for moving & developing apps & data storage in the cloud. Students will analyze cloud based offerings & compare them for suitability to specific app & infrastructure needs. They will learn to deploy apps to the cloud, utilize cloud based services, develop cloud specific apps, and explore legal and ethical issues specific to the cloud computing environment. Prerequisites: AD 320, 325, & 350.

Course Prerequisite(s):

AD 320, AD 325 and AD 350.

AA Degree Outcomes:( If Applicable )

Knowledge

Facts, theories, perspectives, and methodologies within and across disciplines

Students will demonstrate practices and technologies that relate to the cloud computing environment. Intellectual & Practical Skills, including

Critical thinking and problem solving

In the context of developing and deploying cloud-based applications, students will practice and further develop critical thinking, problem solving and advanced technology skills.

Collaboration: group and team work

Students will also work in teams to acquire collaborative skills in the context of cloud computing development and deployment teams that mirror the industry experience.

Discipline/Program Outcomes:

• LO2: Compare and assess different approaches to software development lifecycle and apply effective strategies to manage the process of developing, designing, testing, and delivering a software application

• LO4: Develop software components meeting the design specifications, and plan and execute integration of various components

• LO5: Develop and execute testing plan using industry-recognized strategies, including unit, systems, and acceptance testing, employing appropriate quality assurance standards and procedures

• LO8: Research trends in software development and acquire and integrate new skills and knowledge to keep abreast of changes within the software development profession

Course Outcomes:

• Compare cloud based offerings side by side in order to make informed decisions based on client scenarios

• Compute cost savings and identify changes to be made in order to effect a move to a cloud based solution

• Plan all steps in a move from a hosted environment to a cloud environment, including responsibilities in the new zone

• Deploy previously build web applications to the proper cloud environment • Utilize cloud specific platforms such a Big Data or App Engine

Assessment:

Students will be assessed according to college and departmental policies.

Assessments may include exams, laboratory exercises, lecture exercises, poster and other presentations, term projects, and homework.

Explain why this course is being created:

This is to certify that the above criteria have all been met and all statements are accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Faculty involved in originating this program:

Lori Whitish

Lori Whitish

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Star Conrad

Star Conrad

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Daniel J Jinguji

Daniel J Jinguji

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Judy F Learn

Judy F Learn

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Dean:

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Results of NSCC Curriculum and Academic Standards Committee Findings Participating Faculty Response and Remarks

X Recommended for approval   Not recommended for approval

Chairman, Curriculum and Academic Standards Committee

:

Brian Palmer

Brian Palmer

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Vice President for Instruction:

Kristen A Jones

Kristen A Jones