Cloud Computing and Virtualization
This AAS degree pathway is designed to introduce students to virtualization and cloud technologies. Students study technology that is being broadly adopted and implemented by many organizations of all types and sizes. The courses are designed to provide students with the technical skills required to install, configure and/or manage many facets of a “cloud” infrastructure.
Requirements
Students must demonstrate course proficiency or course completion of CNG 120 A+ Certification Preparation or both CNG 121 Computer Technician I: A+ and CNG 122 Computer Technician II: A+ or permission of program director.
Students are strongly advised to meet with the program director before starting this degree pathway.
Required Courses
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| CIS 223 | Linux | 3 |
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| CNG 101 | Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
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| CNG 124 | Networking I: Network + | 3 |
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| CNG 132 | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| CNG 142 | Intro to Cloud Computing Concepts | 3 |
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| CNG 240 | Virtual Environment Admin | 3 |
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| CNG 242 | Cloud Computing | 3 |
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| CNG 241 | Information Storage and Management | 3 |
| CNG 243 | Cloud Security and Cyber Law | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
CNG 201 Linux Configuration may substitute for CIS 223 Linux. CIS 128 may be applied as an elective for this award. Westminster students may substitute CIS 128 for CIS 223 by obtaining a signed course substitution form. Please see program director for details.
Additional Required Courses
Select 20 credits from below:
| 12 credits of any CNG courses | |
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| 8 credits of any CIS, CNG, CSC or CWB courses | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 20 |
Required General Education Courses
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
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| ENG 131 | Technical Writing I | 3 |
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| MAT 121 | College Algebra | 4 |
| Arts and Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Natural and Physical Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 60