Linux+ Certification CST 191,
Third Edition
Term, Year
General Course Information
Instructor: Kevin Riley
Office: Orange Coast College Bldg 156 room 116e
Office Hours: T Th 3 – 5 pm
Phone: 714.432.5949
E-mail: kriley@occ.cccd.edu
Web site: http://mylinuxclass.blogspot.com
Classroom: Coastline Community College, Fountain Valley Center room 302
Class Times: Thurs 6:00 to 10:10 pm
Prerequisites: A basic understanding of computer and computer operating systems.
Textbook: Roderick Smith, CompTIA Linux+ Complete Study Guide (Exams LX0-101 and LX0-102)
Sybex, 2010, ISBN-13 978-0470888452
Course Objectives
This course is intended for students who want to learn about the Linux operating system and prepare to pass the Linux+ certification exam from CompTIA (Powered by LPI). It does not assume any prior knowledge of Linux and is geared toward those interested in systems administration as well as those who will use or develop programs for Linux systems. The course provides comprehensive coverage of topics related to Linux certification, including Linux distributions, installation, administration, X-Windows, networking, and security.
Specific topic coverage includes:
· Introduction to Linux
· Linux Installation and Usage
· Exploring Linux Filesystems
· Linux Filesystem Management
· Linux Filesystem Administration
· Advanced Installation
· Working with the BASH Shell
· System Initialization and X Windows
· Managing Linux Processes
· Common Administrative Tasks
· Compression, System Backup, and Software Installation
· Network Configuration
· Configuring Network Services
· Troubleshooting, Performance, and Security
Web Site
Supplementary information for the course is available at http://mylinuxclass.blogspot.com/. The Web site contains class notes, PowerPoint slides, class announcements, the course syllabus, test dates, and other information for the course.
E-Mail
All students are requested to obtain an e-mail account. If you have any questions about the course or need assistance, please contact me in person or by telephone during office hours; or by e-mail at any time. Also, you may submit the end-of-chapter case project assignments in class on the due date or by e-mail with a date stamp at or before 5:00 P.M. on the due date. E-mail submissions should be submitted as an attachment in Microsoft Word format.
Grading and Evaluation Criteria
50% of the grade is based on a mid-term and a final examination. Both examinations are cumulative and given in a varied format. An in-class review will be held before each examination.
25% percent of the grade is based on quizzes. Quizzes are announced 1 day in advance and are 10 questions, multiple choice and true/false.
25% of the grade is based on keeping a project notebook. Students are asked to obtain a small notebook or to use a lab notebook and keep notes on the results of the hands-on activities within each chapter and the hands-on projects and discovery exercises at the end of each chapter in the text.
Class Policies
There will be no allowance made for missed exams. If you miss an exam you will NOT have the opportunity to make it up. There will be no exceptions. Review the exam dates and make sure that you will be available.
After each Chapter is covered there will be a short 10 question quiz given at the beginning of the following week. These can only be made up that day. For instance, if you are an hour late to class due to work or traffic issues, you may still take the quiz.
Every student is expected to act with respect to his/her fellow students. It’s the instructors objective to have an environment is open for stimulating discussion for the benefit of all. Demeaning or “elitist” attitudes will not be tolerated.
16-Week Course Schedule
Week | Topics | Chapter Readings | Date |
1 | Introduction to Linux | Feb 4 | |
2 | Linux Installation, Usage, Commands | Feb 11 | |
3 | Exploring Linux Filesystems | Feb 18 | |
4 | Linux Filesystem Management | Feb 25 | |
5 | Linux Filesystem Administration | March 4 | |
6 | Advanced Installation | March 11 | |
7 | Working with the BASH Shell | March 18 | |
8 | Mid-Term Exam - No Lecture | March 25 | |
9 | System Initialization and X Windows | April 8 | |
10 | Managing Linux Processes | April 15 | |
11 | Common Administrative Tasks | April 22 | |
12 | Compression, System Backup, and Software Installation | April 29 | |
13 | Network Configuration | May 6 | |
14 | Configuring Network Services | May 13 | |
15 | Troubleshooting, Performance, and Security | May 20 | |
16 | Final Exam – No Lecture/Lab | Exam | May 27 |
