Linux Installation and Configuration

Class

Introduction to Linux operating system. Includes Linux installation, basic administration, utilities and commands, upgrading, networking, security, and application installation. Emphasizes hands-on setup, administration, and management of Linux. For this course, Weatherford College maintains lab hours open to all students. Each semester, departmental faculty members and tutors post hours in these labs when they are available to assist students.

End of Course Outcomes

Install, administer, and manage a Linux system; demonstrate proficiency with Linux utilities, commands, and applications; identify and resolve security-based issues; and integrate a Linux system into an existing network.

Lab Fee

$24

Required Textbooks

Linux+ and LPC-1 Guide to Linux Certification, 5th Edition Jason Eckert ISBN: 9781337569880

ISBN-10

978-1-337-56987-3

Evaluation Standards

Proctored Exams (three exams), 60%
Assignments, 40%

A = 90 - 100%
B = 80 - 89%
C = 70 - 79%
D = 60 - 69%
F = 0 - 59%

Instructional Methods

Lecture, video and/or slides, group activities, discussions, hands-on assignments using the Microsoft Office software, and/or laboratory demonstrations.

Program Learning Outcomes

Information Systems Certificate/A.A.S.:

Students will gain proficiency in the use of computer system hardware and software.
Students will gain knowledge and skills for entry-level information technology positions in business and industry.
Students will gain knowledge in application programs, basic computer programming, basic networking, and an introduction to computer hardware.

Disabilities

ADA Statement:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.

Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.

Hope Statement

Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).

Student Intellectual Property Rights

A student shall retain all rights to work created as part of instruction or using College District technology resources.

SCANS

The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) identified competencies in the area of Resources, Interpersonal, Information, Systems, and Technology; and foundation skills in the areas of Basic Skills and Personal Qualities.

Learning Outcomes linked to SCANS requirements:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

Install, administer, and manage a Linux system. (C5, C6, C7, C8, C15, C16, C17, C18, C19, C20, F1, F2, F8, F9, F12, F13, F16, F17)
Demonstrate proficiency with Linux utilities, commands, and applications. (C5, C6, C7, C8, C15, F1, F2, F5, F7, F8, F9, F13, F16, F17)
Identify and resolve security-based issues. (C3, C5, C6, C7, C8, C15, C16, C17, C18, C19, C20, F1, F2, F7, F8, F9, F11, F12, F13, F16, F17)
Integrate a Linux system into an existing network. (C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C15, C16, C17, F1, F2, F7, F8, F9, F11, F12, F13, F16, F17)

Contact Hours

SCH Hours

Work Hours

Revised

Fall 2023