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Course Title: INF-254 UNIX/Linux for Network Administrators
Credits/Hours: 3 credits/2 hours lecture, 2-hour lab.
Course Description:
UNIX/Linux for Network Administrators provides comprehensive coverage of the
UNIX/Linux operating systems. The course covers all key aspects of the operating
system including the installation procedure, command line usage, shell scripting and
customization, commonly used tools and utilities, process control, Regular Expression
(RE) pattern matching. The objective is to enable network administrators to effectively
utilize the operating system and the tools it provides to automate their day-to-day
activities.
Textbooks and Supplies: See course outline
Student Learning Objectives Assessment Measures
1. Identify basic UNIX/Linux commands and select the
appropriate functionality from a given list.
Lab Activity, Written
exam, Lab test
2. Install and customize Linux OS independently. Lab Activity
3. Create and validate an appropriate shell script for a
specific task.
Lab Activity, Written
exam, Lab test
4. Install and configure Network services Lab Activity
5. Create, edit, and save files using vi Editor. Lab Activity, Written
Exam, Lab test
6. Work productively in UNIX/Linux OS environments. Lab Activity, Lab test
7. Demonstrate a list of UNIX/Linux file system management
techniques. Lab Activity, Lab test
8.Successfully install and configure a network monitoring
system Project
College Competencies:
Student
Learning
Objective:
1. TECHNOLOGICAL AND INFORMATION LITERACY – Students will
demonstrate computer literacy, and will be able to retrieve, organize,
and analyze information using both technological and traditional means.
1-8
2. COMMUNICATION – Students will read, write, speak, and listen
effectively. 8
3. QUANTITATIVE REASONING – Students will correctly apply and
reason about mathematical and formal concepts and operations, and
will correctly interpret and analyze numerical data.
3, 8
4. CRITICAL THINKING—Students will actively reflect on, reason
about, and form independent judgments on a variety of ideas and
information, and use these skills to guide their beliefs and actions.
1,3,7,8
5. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS—Students will demonstrate an ability to
maintain personal and professional relationships, engage in meaningful
teamwork, and resolve conflicts.
8
Course Content: See course outline (available from instructor)
Assessment:
An average of 60% from combined assessment measures is required to demonstrate
proficiency in course material.
Evaluation Criteria Percent Of Grade
Quizzes, Labs, & HW 25%
Midterm Exam 25%
Final Exam 25%
Project 25%
Quizzes:
There will be several quizzes, averaged into your Quizzes / Lab grade, given at the
beginning of random classes. The quiz material will be based upon the prior lectures and
labs. A quiz cannot be made up if missed. A student entering class late, after a quiz has
begun, will not be entitled to extra time to complete the quiz. Students entering class
after a quiz is completed will not be permitted to take the quiz.
Projects, Assignments, Laboratory Work:
Assignments are hands-on productions that show the instructor that the student
understands concepts presented in class and in the readings and can competently use
specified software to apply specific concepts.
It is anticipated that students will spend at least 4 hours per week perfecting their skills
and completing their assignments. Some assignments are required for grading. They
must be submitted on the assignment due date, and cannot be handed in late.
Acceptance of late assignments is solely at the discretion of the instructor.
Some assignments are instructional and need not be submitted. However lab
assignments that are correct and complete and submitted on-time will help students
prepare for graded assignments, quizzes, and exams.
Testing:
Students are required to take examinations on the day and time they are scheduled. If
special circumstances require a test schedule adjustment, this must be worked out in
advance with the instructor. If a student misses an exam (except for prearranged
circumstances with the instructor) a zero grade will be assigned.
The instructor can be reached by telephone (see course outline for appropriate phone
number), e- mail, or a written note can be left in the Divisional Office (during the day) or
in the Adjunct Faculty Office. If there are extreme circumstances (documentation may be
required) that prevent a student from taking a test or an exam according to the published
schedule, the student should use one of the above options to contact the instructor
before the next class. An arrangement for a special testing schedule is solely at the
discretion of the instructor. A student who waits for the next class session to speak with
the instructor will not be accommodated with a special test schedule.
Homework:
It is anticipated that students will spend 4-6 hours per week outside of class reading,
studying, reviewing, and working with exercises and supplemental resources associated
with this course. In addition to any homework assignment given during class, it is a
standing assignment that the student read each chapter of the book prior to its
discussion
Policies:
Lateness – The roll will be taken at the beginning of class. If the student is not in
attendance at that time, he/she will be carried in the roll book as being absent unless the
instructor is notified immediately after class. Attendance sheets cannot be adjusted at
following class meetings.
The student must adhere to all college polices. Due to the nature of this course, it is
recommended that the student review the policy titled “Acceptable Information
Technology Use at Bergen Community College”.
The use of portable electronic devices is not permitted while class is in session. Please
be sure to silence electronic devices before entering class.
The use of electronic devices or college computers to play music during class is
prohibited.
Students are expected to demonstrate listening, reading, note taking, and writing skills.
The student will need to take notes during class discussions and understand and follow
verbal and written directions. All assignments and correspondence with the instructor
(including e-mail) must be well written in full sentence format. Proper paragraph format
must be used for all postings to the student bulletin board (if applicable).
The subject line of all e-mail correspondence to the instructor must contain the course
number and section and student’s name. Any e-mail received without this information
will not be opened.
Plagiarism in any form will be treated as a failure to complete an assignment. All work
submitted should reflect individual effort by the student.
In borderline cases that arise in almost every class each semester a student’s
attendance, class participation, attitude, and observed effort will be considered in helping
to determine the student’s final grade.
If the instructor does not appear after 20 minutes following the scheduled time, students
should generate an attendance list. One volunteer member need deliver the list,
containing the course title, date, and instructor’s name, to the Department Office.