ISMG 6340 - Cloud Computing Concepts, Tools, and Applications

This course provides an introduction to cloud computing concepts and capabilities, including hands-on labs and basic programming assignments, providing exposure to leading cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure and GCP. The class will introduce basic building blocks of cloud computing such as virtualization, load balancing, scalability & elasticity, rapid deployment and replication. Programming aspects of cloud computing will be covered utilizing Python. Other elements of cloud computing will also be covered such as: cloud application benchmarking, multimedia cloud applications, cloud security and big data analytics. Case studies on the applications of cloud computing in various industries will be examined to gain a perspective of the use cases and business issues pertaining to cloud computing. Recommended that students have college-level programming courses in C++, Java, or equivalent. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA or CPA within the Business School and CSCI graduate students at CU Denver. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3