Operating Systems I Syllabus
Course Outcomes
- Describe basic computer and operating system principles.
- Install and administer a Linux distribution on a computer.
- Write a basic BASH script.
Description
This course covers basic network operating system principles and Linux commands. At the conclusion of this course, students should understand how to install, configure, and maintain the Linux operating system and general operating system concepts.
Learning Model Architecture
Prepare
Students prepare by studying the assigned materials and then identifying where their understanding is weak by posting questions to the class-wide forum.
Teach One Another
Each week, students work in partnerships to help each other through the material and projects. They answer each other's questions, check in on progress, explain what they have learned, and so forth.
Ponder/Prove
Pondering and Proving occurs when students reflect on what they didn't know at the beginning of the lesson and answer their own or others' questions in the class-wide forum. Students also complete comprehension quizzes and exams (without their partners).
Prerequisites
CIT 240
Required Materials
Linux+ Guide to Linux Certification, Fourth Edition, Eckert, ISBN 1-305-10716-0
The minimum computer requirements are:
4 GB RAM
200 GB HD
Internet Connection @ 1.5 Mbps or greater
A computer capable of running a virtual machine and Linux in addition to your regular operating system.
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Students’ course grade will be based on the assignments listed below. Additional information about these assignments can be found in the Course folder as well as in the individual assignments throughout the course.
| Assignment | Percent of Total Grade |
|---|---|
| Comprehension Quizzes, Partnership Work, Hands-On Projects, Discovery Exercises. | 25% |
| Exam 1 | 25% |
| Exam 2 | 25% |
| Exam 3 | 25% |
Your overall course grade will be based on the following scale:
| Grade | Percentage Range |
|---|---|
| A | 100% –94% |
| A- | 93% –90% |
| B+ | 89% –87% |
| B | 86% –84% |
| B- | 83% –80% |
| C+ | 79% –77% |
| C | 76% –73% |
| C- | 72% –70% |
| D | 69% –66% |
| F | 65% –0% |
Resources
If any technical difficulties arise throughout the course, contact the Online Support Center or the Help Desk before contacting the instructor.
Online Support Center
Phone: (208) 496-1411
Email: onlinelearning@byui.edu
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Text Messaging: (855) 808-7102
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Live Chat: Available on the Online Support Center website.
Help Desk
Phone: (208) 496-1411
Email: helpdesk@byui.edu
Website: http://www.byui.edu/help-desk
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 9 PM, Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM