WECM Course description:
Open-source Linux operating system. Includes installation, basic administration, utilities and commands, upgrading, networking, security, and application installation. Emphasizes hands-on setup, administration, and management of Linux. Also covers maintaining and securing reliable Linux systems.
TSTC Waco Expanded Course Description:
ITSC 1329
Required Textbooks:
Jason Eckert, Novell, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Administration (Course 3037). Course Technology Incorporated, 2007, ISBN: 1-4188-3731-8
WECM Learning Outcomes:
Install, administer, and manage a secure and reliable Linux system; demonstrate proficiency with Linux utilities, commands, and applications; identify and resolve security-based issuses; and integrate a Linux system into an existing network.
TSTC Waco Expanded Learning Objectives:
This course has been designed to help students gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a Linux administrator. This in-depth, hands-on course covers a variety of topics: installing and configuring SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, managing users and groups, securing the system and more. By completing multiple lab exercises, the students will be able to practically apply course concepts and strengthen proficiency in Linux administration. Before attending this course, you should have fundamental knowledge of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server in a computing environment. (Course 3060 or equivalent).
Late work is not accepted. If the student misses any meetings, prior arangements must be made with the instructor to complete the assignments before the due date.
The written final exam will be given at the end of the course. Failure to perform the written final exam will result in failure of the course, regardless of previous course grade average.
The hands-on final exam will be given at the end of the course. Failure to PASS the hands-on final exam with a grade of 70 or above will result in failure of the course, regardless of previous course grade average.
If a student has accrued absences totaling 15% of the class periods the instructor will assign the student an "F" on the TSTC final grade roster. This policy does not affect the right of a student to drop a course before the mandated deadline or the right of the instructor to assign, with the approval of the department chair, and IP under the appropriate extenuating circumstances. Responsibility for dropping a course lies completely with the student.
Mobile device use by students while in class is prohibited! Only instructors are allowed to use mobile devices in class. Students must turn them off or set them to silent. Students are not allowed to answer calls, make calls, or send text messages during class. Students using phones during class will be asked to leave and given a zero for all work scheduled for that day (including tests). For emergency situations, students may be contacted through the CNS Reception Desk at 867-4831. Please let whoever is calling know which class you are in and the name of your instructor. Personnel manning the reception desk will contact the instructor of your class so they can let you know about the nature of the emergency and develop a plan of action.
Accommodations Statement
Waco’s Policy Statement: If you have a documented disability that will impact your work in the class, please contact the Office of Deaf and Disabled Services (D/DSS) so that appropriate arrangements for your accommodations can be made. In accordance with federal law, a student requesting accommodations must provide documentation of his/her disability to D/DSS. For information, visit D/DSS in the Fentress Center or call (254) 867-3600.
Once you and a D/DSS representative have signed a Letter of Special Accommodations, take the accommodations letter to each class for which an accommodation has been determined. Meet individually with each class instructor to discuss the accommodations letter. Have the instructor sign and keep a copy of the letter. Take the original signed by the instructor, back to D/DSS so they are aware that the instructor has been officially informed of the need for accommodations.
The instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus items, grading criteria, and sequence of instruction as deemed appropriate at the time. |
COURSE SECHEDULE: (Sequence of instruction recommended based on learning outcomes)
Week |
Topics |
Chapter |
Exams |
1 |
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Chapter 1 |
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2 |
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Chapter 2 |
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3 |
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Chapter 3 |
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4 |
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Chapter 4 |
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5 |
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Chapter 5 |
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6 |
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Chapter 6 |
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7 |
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Mid-term Exam |
8 |
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Chapter 7 |
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9 |
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Chapter 8 |
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10 |
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Chapter 9 |
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11 |
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Chapter 10 |
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12-13 |
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Chapter 11 |
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14 |
Review |
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Final Exam |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Syllabus developed by: Walton Yantis, faculty member of Texas State Technical College Waco.
Authorizing Agency:
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 1200 East Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78752 (www.thecb.state.tx.us)
Instructor Contact Information:
| Name | Walton Yantis |
| Office Phone Number | 254-867-3852 |
| CNS Office Phone Number | 254-867-4831 |
| CNS Office Fax Number | 254-867-3231 |
| Email Address | walton.yantis @ tstc.edu or wyantis @ cns.tstc.edu |
| Office Location | JBC Building pp Room 225 |
Permission to use or reproduce this document in whole or part is granted for not-for-profit educational and research purposes only. For any other use, please request permission in writing from the Vice President for Student Learning, Texas State Technical College Waco, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, TX 76705. Phone: (254) 867- 4834. FAX: (254) 867-3968.