CIS 232 - Linux II

Description
Students learn how to administer a multi-user UNIX/LINUX computer system. Installing, configuring, and managing the system are incorporated into group hands-on activities. Students use the procedures to monitor and maintain the system to prevent file corruption and to enhance use of the UNIX/LINUX operating system. This course provides students with conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to work with the Linux environment in a network administration environment. Topics include FTP, NFS, Samba, Apache, DNS, DHCP, NTP, RADIUS, LDAP, Squid, Sendmail, Postfix, X, SSH, VNC, SQL, and updated information on security practices and technologies.

This course prepares students to take the Computing Technology Industry Association’s (Comptia) Linux + certification exam.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

School: School of STEM
Department: Computer Information Systems
Discipline: CIS

Last Revision Date Effective: 2018-2019
Course Review & Revision Year: 2023-2024

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:

Understand how to plan a Linux system to be able to install a network operating system.
Understand how to plan a Linux system to be able to install an operating system.
Run a Linux system in the graphical environment
Understand the roles and functions of a Linux administrator so they can perform them in the context of a system administrator.
Manage system resources so that emergency and normal use situations can be planned and executed.
Understand command line administrative tasks and apply them to creating shell scripts and administrative text files.
Clearly and completely state and describe a problem/issue.
Develop a plan to implement a solution to a problem or issue.

Approved for Online Delivery?: Yes

Course Outline:

Introduction to Linux.
Linux Installation and Usage.
Exploring Linux File systems.
Linux File system Management.
Linux File system Administration.
Advanced Installation.
Working with the BASH Shell.
System Initialization and X Windows.
Managing Linux Processes.
Common Administrative Tasks.
Compression, System Backup, and Software Installation.
Network Configuration.
Configuring Network Services.
Troubleshooting, Performance, and Security.

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: Linux+

Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 30-40%

Lab work: 30-40%

Facilitated discussion/group work: 20-30%

Mandatory Course Components:
Quizzes

Lab / homework assignments

Midterm and Final Exam

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3
Faculty Credential Requirements:
“Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)”, “Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)”
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: The instructor must possess knowledge of the current operating environment, 4000 hours of networking experience, knowledge of OS and NOS, a good background in Unix/Linux, and be able to clearly explain all topics covered in the course so that the student will be able to understand the concepts taught.

Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit:
First Term Valid: Fall 2019 (8/1/2019)
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Network Administration, A.A.A.S.
1st Catalog Year: 2019-2020
People Soft Course ID Number: 104614
Course CIP Code: 11.9999

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: NA