ITEC 2460 - Cloud Computing

Academic Division:

Business, Industry and Technology

Academic Discipline:

Information Technology

Assistant Dean: Vincent Palombo PhD

3 Credit(s)
This course offers an introduction to cloud computing overview, concepts, and models. This course serves as a basis for understanding the standard cloud terminologies and methodologies needed to implement, maintain, and support cloud technologies and infrastructure. This course covers 100% of all exam CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-002, with a practical focus on real-world skills. Topics include cloud service and delivery models, various types of disk storage systems network infrastructure and management, virtualization components, performance tuning, systems management, troubleshooting and security. Mobile Device Management (MDM), business continuity and disaster recovery are also covered. UG

2 Lab Hour(s)

2 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take ITEC 1420 or ITEC 1610 with a minimum grade of C-.

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & when it is met
1. Identify the standard cloud terminologies.	Weeks 1-3 tests, labs, midterm/final exam and final project.
2. Identify the methodology to implement, maintain, and support cloud technologies.	Weeks 1-3,7-10 tests, labs, midterm/final exam and final project.
3. Explain compute virtualization in the cloud.	Weeks 2-4, 15 tests, labs, midterm/final exam and final project.
4. Explain cloud infrastructure, and operations.	Weeks 8-10, 16 tests, labs, midterm/final exam and final project.
5. Describe resource management in the cloud and how it is used.	Weeks 10,12-15 tests, labs, final exam and final project.
6. Apply security best practices in the cloud.	Weeks 9,13-15 tests, labs, final exam and final project.
7. Describe business continuity plan in the cloud.	Weeks 8-10,15 tests, labs, final exam and final project.
8. Describe disaster recovery plans in the cloud.	Weeks 7-10,16 tests, labs, final exam and final project.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

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Standard NCSC Course Policies
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