MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Business, Industry, and Technology

B.	Discipline: Information Technology - Networking

C.	Course Number and Title: ITEC1650 – Linux Fundamentals (Linux+)

D.	Course Coordinator: Mohamed Ghonimy

Assistant Dean: Toni Johnson, PhD

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

Lecture: 2 hours

Laboratory: 2 hours

F.	Prerequisites: None

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Provided - CISCO Academy

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: This course presents an overview of Linux operating systems and an introduction to data communication concepts in Linux environments. Architecture, package management, and GNU/Unix commands are discussed. Basic Linux shell and scripting tools are demonstrated. Students learn how to install and administer essential Linux system and networking services. This course prepares students for CompTIA’s Linux+ certification.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes:

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Describe Linux system architecture.	Weeks 1-2 tests, labs, midterm/final exam, final project
Demonstrate Linux installation and package management.	Weeks 1-4, 15 tests, labs, midterm/final exam, final project
Demonstrate GNU and Unix commands for a given set of conditions.	Weeks 5-6 tests, labs, midterm/final exam, final project
Describe the Linux file structure and file system hierarchy.	Weeks 4,10,13-14 tests, labs, midterm/final exam, final project
Demonstrate appropriate use of shells and scripting tools for a given set of conditions.	Weeks 2,5-9 tests, labs, final exam, final project
Modify user interfaces and desktops.	Weeks 5-12 tests, labs, final exam, final project
Install and configure essential system and networking services.	Weeks 10-15 tests, labs, final exam, final project
Apply appropriate security measures for a given set of conditions.	Weeks 10-16 tests, labs, final exam, final project

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Week 1: Introduction and Using Linux

Week 2: Text Utilities and Configuring the Shell

Week 3: Boot and Shutdown

Week 4: File Management, Manipulation and Globbing

Week 5: vi Editor

Week 6: Standard Text Streams and Redirection

Week 7: Managing Processes

Week 9: Archive Commands

Week 10: File Permissions, Ownership, System Links

Week 11: Hardware Configuration, Boot Process, Boot Loaders

Week 12: Runlevels

Week 13: Designing a Scheme, Creating Partitions

Week 14: Mounting, Maintaining, Fixing Filesystems

Week 15: Disk quotas, RPM Package Management, Debian Software Management

Week 16: Exam/Project

N.	Course Assignments:

Labs

Tests

Midterm Exam

Final Exam

Final Project

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3