Course 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 teams 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 occurs when students reflect on the understanding of the material they studied and identify what they need further clarifications on. Students are asked to construct questions and discuss them in their Weekly Team meeting. Proving occurs when students study the questions posted by other classmates and provide answers and clarifications to them. Students also complete quizzes and exams (without their teams).
Prerequisites
This course has no prerequisite courses.
Required Materials
Linux+ and LPIC-1 Guide to Linux Certification, 5th Edition
Jason Eckert
ISBN: 978-1-337-56979-8
A computer capable of running a Linux distribution (Fedora or Ubuntu) as a virtual machine using a hypervisor (VirtualBox). It must support virtualization extensions from AMD (AMD-V) or Intel (VT-x). Such a computer typically has a minimum of 4 GB RAM and 200 GB disk space. It can be running either Windows OS or MacOS.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Hands-On Projects, Discovery Exercises, and BASH Project. | 30% |
| Team Teaching and Learning | 30% |
| Exams | 30% |
| Chapter Quizzes | 10% |
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
Website: http://www.byui.edu/online/online-support-center
Text Messaging: (855) 808-7102
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM, MT
Skype: onlinesupportcenterbyui
Live Chat: Available on the Online Support Center website.
Help Desk
Phone: (208) 496-1411
Email: helpdesk@byui.edu
Website: http://www.byui.edu/information-technology/
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 9 PM, Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM
University Policies
Students with Disabilities
Brigham Young University-Idaho is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere that accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Office at (208) 496-9210 or visit their website and follow the Steps for Receiving Accommodations. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with students and instructors by the Disability Services Office.
This course may require synchronous meetings. If you are currently registered with the Disability Services Office and need an interpreter or transcriber for these meetings, please contact the deaf and hard of hearing coordinator at (208) 496-9219.
Other University Policies
Student Honor and Other Policies
Please read through the document called University Policies. It gives important information about the following topics:
- Student Honor
- Academic Honesty
- Student Conduct
- Sexual Harassment
- Student with Disabilities
- Complaints and Grievances
- Copyright Notice
Go to the Student Resources module to review further resources and information.
Course Summary:
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