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New Common Course Numbering (CCN) System Implemented for Fall 2025

Phase I of a state-mandated initiative — aimed at simplifying student transfer and ensuring uniformity in course numbers across California Community Colleges — is underway for Fall 2025. This impacts six Foothill courses plus their honors course version. View the six courses listed here.

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Computer Science

C S 55A

INTRODUCTION TO CLOUD COMPUTING IN AMAZON WEB SERVICES

4.5 units

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Description: This course introduces cloud computing which shifts information systems from on-premises computing infrastructure to highly scalable internet architectures using the Amazon AWS platform. The course provides a basic understanding of cloud computing technologies and provides students with the abilities to configure, deploy, and manage cloud facilities including simple and complex compute instances, web servers, and web services. The course also demonstrates/makes available the AWS Educate platform for educational, industry career path guidance and career opportunities.
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Corequisite:
Advisory: Advisory: C S 30A and C S 50A.
Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 2 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
Foothill GE Area:English
Transferability: CSU
Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
Foothill Transfer GE Guide