CS 181.23A: Linux Administration 1 |
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Santa Rosa Junior College
Fall 2023 Semester, Online
| Instructor: | Eric Skagerberg |
| (see SRJC Canvas for contact info) | |
| Computer Studies Front Desk: | Maggini Hall 2932, 707.527-4778 |
| Course | Schedule Listings |
Section # | Dates | Lecture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Linux Administration 1 |
CS 181.23A | 0833 | 8/15 - 12/9 |
Tuesdays 10 am - 1 pm |
1Office Time by phone or Zoom (see SRJC Canvas for contact info):
Required Text (see Materials below):
Software Required:
Homework and Tests (see Assignments, Exams, and Grading below):
Designed for the skilled computer user. In this course, students will learn the basic concepts of system administration and covers the fundamentals of the Linux operating system, system architecture, installation, command line and file system.
The course also helps prepare students for the exam objectives aligned to the first half of the Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 Linux Administrator first certification exam. Individuals who successfully complete this course will understand Linux system architecture, Linux installation and packages, Linux command line, device basics and the Linux file system.
Knowledge of Linux is a helpful skill for a wide variety of careers in business and Information Technology fields. Many emerging and growing career opportunities including big data, cloud computing, cybersecurity, information systems, networking, programming, and software development (to name a few) require basic to advanced knowledge of the Linux command line. (P/NP option)
Prerequisites: Although this course has no administrative prerequisites, it is not designed for beginners, and the instructor recommends CS 81.21 Introduction to Linux. Students will find programming experience helpful as well.
How to submit assignments:
You will find your assignments listed in the Schedule.
To reach these materials, log in to the Cisco Networking Academy with your user name and password, open the course material, and then open the Modules section.
Due dates: Except for the final exam, due dates are flexible. However, in order to take the Mid-term and Final exams, you must first have completed all prior exams up to that point; otherwise those exams will not open for you.
EXAMS: The course will have one Mid-term and one Final exam, both online. The Final exam will cover the second half of the course. You may take exams with open book and open notes. To take these exams, you must first complete all prior exams.
GRADING:
| Cisco Net Academy | SRJC Canvas | Course Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignments | Count | Points Each | Total | Count | Points Each | Total | |
| Chapter Exams | 26 | 10 | 260 | ||||
| Labs | 21 | 5 | 105 | ||||
| Dicussion Posts | 15 | 2 | 30 | ||||
| Review Quiz 1 | 1 | 28 | 28 | ||||
| Review Quiz 2 | 1 | 24 | 24 | ||||
| Mid-term & Final Exams | 2 | 40 | 80 | ||||
| Total possible points | 445 |
82 | 527 | ||||
| Minimum for Grade | Percentage of Total Possible | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 100% | 527 |
| A | over 89.5% | 472 |
| B | over 79.5% | 419 |
| C | over 69.5% | 367 |
| D | over 59.5% | 314 |
| F | 0 to 59.5% | 0 to 313 |
PASS/NO PASS: You may apply for a Pass/No Pass option in this course no later than 30% of the course duration; please see the Assignment Schedule for the date. You get Pass (P) for "C" level work or better, and the units don't affect your grade point average. To change to Pass/No Pass, visit the SRJC Student Portal.
ATTENDANCE: Students have responsibility for all material covered in lectures and labs, in addition to assignments. However, I base grades on assignments and exams.
WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASS: YOU have the responsibility to withdraw from class if you decide to not complete the course. Please see the Assignment Schedule for the withdrawal deadline date. To officially withdraw from a class, you must visit the SRJC Student Portal, or submit a drop form to the Admissions and Records Office. After the withdrawal deadline, I cannot give you a "W" grade, but instead must give you an A, B, C, D, or F, based on the assignments and tests you have completed (normally resulting in an F). Before withdrawing, please contact me; perhaps I can help.
CONDUCT: Please follow the SRJC Student Conduct Standards. Please expect violation of any of these rules to reduce your grade, result in your removal from this course and/or other disciplinary action, which can appear on your record and transcripts.
The system maintenance and administration skills covered in this course require self-reliance and independent effort. As such, this course follows the Harvard rules on Plagiarism and Collaboration. Collaboration in the completion of assignments is prohibited. However, you may collaborate in some non-assignment activity, as described below.