DATS

Cloud computing is the heart of modern digital applications. This course provides practical, hands-on knowledge and understanding of distributed computing principles to design and develop applications that utilize public cloud such as Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Azure, etc. The course will cover cloud infrastructure services for computing, storage, networking, data analytics, machine learning, and modern application development. Students will learn to architect and implement complex applications utilizing different cloud infrastructure components to engineer robust, scalable solutions across practical industry use cases. 0.5 Course Units

Subject

DATS

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.upenn.edu

Prerequisite

CIS 5450 AND CIS 5500

Open Elective 1 Any online EAS/CIS/ESE/ENGR course or

Subject

DATS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.upenn.edu

For Data Science Master's students. Involves coursework and class presentations. A DATS 5990 project will invariably include formally gradable work comparable to that in a CIS 5000 level course. Students should discuss with the faculty supervisor the scope of the Independent Study, expectations, work involved, etc.

Subject

DATS

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.upenn.edu

For students working on an advanced research program leading to the completion of master's thesis requirements. 1,2 Course Units 2026-27 Catalog | Generated 08/03/26

Subject

DATS

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.upenn.edu