IS 4445 - Introduction to Cloud Computing

Cloud computing leverages the web to fulfill computing needs. It packages applications, computing power, and storage as a metered service similar to a utility. This course will cover the origin, enabling technology, and tools for key concepts in cloud computing. More specifically, this course aims at undergraduate students providing a practical and programming-oriented introduction to cloud computing with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Students will learn how to build applications using a variety of AWS services, including S3, EC2, Lambda, and ECS.