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The AWS Academy Cloud Developing course is designed to help students gain technical expertise in development with cloud technologies. The curriculum is delivered through instructor-led or digital lectures, demos, activities, knowledge checks, and hands-on labs. Throughout the course, students will explore a scenario that provides opportunities to build a variety of infrastructures through a guided, hands-on approach.
This course helps you to prepare for the AWS Certified Developer Associate exam.
Course: CLD130 AWS Cloud Architect Associate
Section: 31799
Term: Spring 2025
Credits: 3
Course Requisite(s): Prerequisites: CLD120
Days: NA
Location: NA
Time: NA
Start Date: 03/17/2025
End Date: 05/09/2025
Instruction Mode: Online (On Your Time)
Withdrawal with Refund: 03/24/2025
Withdrawal without Instructor Permission (no refund): 04/07/2025
All material needed for this class is provided online by Amazon Web Services at no cost to you.
Available from Wiley Online Books as a paperback book, ebook, or by subscription to help you continue your preparation for the AWS Certified Developer - Associate exam.
All the class material such as videos, quizzes, and labs will be on the AWS LMS (Learning Management System). The AWS Canvas is separate from MCC’s Canvas and the grades are not automatically transferred. Your grades in MCC’s Canvas will not be updated until I manually export them from AWS and import them into MCC’s grade book. Don’t Panic! The most current grade for a quiz or lab is always visible in the AWS Canvas LMS.
I use Zoom to hold Live Online classes and many class sessions are recorded so you can review them later. You can access each Zoom class session from a link in Canvas. If you are new to video conferencing you can join a test meeting and test your audio and video.
I have been teaching the Linux Operating System since 2008 at Mesa Community College and have been working with Linux for over two decades. In 2009 I was a contributing author to The Command Line for the GNU Press and have served as a subject matter expert for other publishers. I have been recognized by Red Hat as an outstanding Red Hat Academy instructor. Two of my courses received Mesa Community College’s Gold Star for instructional excellence. I hold numerous industry certifications as well as blockchain Certificates of Completion from the MIT Sloan School of Management and the University of Buffalo. Also, I am an AWS Accredited Educator and a Quality Matters Peer Reviewer.
Instructor: Dennis Kibbe
Email: dennis.kibbe@mesacc.edu
Teleconferencing: Request a Zoom meeting
Office Location: BA 40 Room: BA 025
Office Hours: My office hours are posted on my contact page. I’m available in person or by Zoom.
Phone: (480) 461-7246
Your final letter grade will be determined by the point value of work completed. Not all the assignments on the AWs LMS will count toward your final grade. Challenge Labs, Capstones, and Projects are extra credit.
| Grade | Percent |
|---|---|
A |
90-100% |
B |
80-89% |
C |
70-79% |
D |
60-69% |
F |
0-59% |
The curriculum for this course is provided by AWS and is in the AWS Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). The AWS Canvas is not linked to the separate MCC Canvas so your grades will not show up in the MCC Canvas grade book until I manually import them usually right before class each week. Don’t Panic! You will get credit for the work you do.
In this class we cover a lot of material in the short eight weeks we have together. It’s important that you set aside time each week to read the textbook and work on the labs. Studies show that short study sessions spread out over several days are more effective and less stressful than cramming at the last minute. Follow the tips in the The Pomodoro Technique and Time Blocking videos on how to improve your study habits.
All lab and quiz assignments have a due date along with instructions for what to submit. You should turn assignments in by the due date. Allow yourself plenty of time to complete assignments and make it a habit to submit them by the due date!
⚠ If you fail to turn in two consecutive lab assignments you are in danger of being dropped from the class.
Active participation and engagement is important in the learning process. The knowledge and skills to be gained in this course are dependent on attending and participating in class.
In-Person/Live Online: Attendance and participation are required to be successful. Students who must be absent because of an emergency or illness should make every effort to speak with the instructor about it beforehand, if possible, or after the next class.
Hybrid: Attendance and active participation are essential for a successful academic experience. Students should attend all scheduled class meetings, commit to time outside of class for other required assignments, and notify the instructor of planned absences; missed assignments translate to absences.
Online On Your Own Time: Engagement in course activities and submitting assignments provides instructors the opportunity to provide feedback that guides learning. Attendance will be measured by consistent assignment submissions. Students who cannot complete assignments in Canvas by scheduled due dates should reach out to the instructor. Missed assignments translate to absences and missing two due dates in a row may result in withdrawal from the course.
⚠ For In-Person and Hybrid classes students must attend in person during the first week of class, or students will be withdrawn from the course.
If you stop attending class after the 45th day of the semester, I may award a grade of W, Y, or F depending on your status in the class up until the day you stopped attending. Please discuss any desires to withdraw from the class with me so together we can decide on the best course of action. For more information see For more information see Administrative Regulation 2.3.6 and Appendix S-7.
MCC’s policies excuse absences due to college sanctioned events, death of an immediate family member, jury duty, subpoenas, short-term military service, or religious holidays. Signed absence verification forms or accommodation forms are required prior to absence. See https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-2/2-3#2
Please request your accommodations through the MCC Disabilities Resources and Services Office at:
Addressing Incidents of Title IX Sexual Harassment
Learning requires honesty, responsibility, and professional behavior. It is college policy to respond to academic misconduct and dishonesty whether it was committed intentionally or not.
Please see the Course Details section of this syllabus for the refund dates of this course:
If students need support with academic or basic needs at MCC, such as tutoring and transportation issues, there are resources available. MCC has compiled a list of them, which can be found in the Student Resource Referral Guide.
It is the student's responsibility to understand the policies listed in this syllabus as these are the guidelines that the instructor will follow for grading, attendance, etc. It is also every student’s responsibility to read and understand the college policies included in the college catalog and/or student handbook as they may apply in the case of an incomplete grade or withdrawal. In addition to this syllabus, all students should be aware of the district Administrative Regulations that articulate student rights and responsibilities.
Syllabus policies and course schedule are subject to change to accommodate the needs of the course, by agreement between instructor and all students, or as needed by administration. Students will be notified of any changes in schedule, requirements or policies. Students are responsible for knowing and complying with syllabus information and all college catalog and student handbook policies. Continued enrollment is acceptance of this responsibility.
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