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SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE Information Technology Department Dowagiac, Michigan COURSE SYLLABUS Fall Semester, 2012

COURSE TITLE: UNIX COURSE NO.: ISYS 282 1271

CREDITS/CONTACTS: Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours/weekly: 1.5 Laboratory hours/weekly: 1.5

INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Chip Leinen Office Hours: M/W 10:00-11:30, T/R 3:50-4:50, Friday by appointment Phone Number: 269.782.1232 Email: [email protected] Room: Wood 411

PREREQUISITE: Computer competency or minimum grade of C in ISYS 202 or permission of appropriate instructional dean.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: UNIX is considered the operating system of the web. This course will cover basics of UNIX concepts, architecture and administration. Students will develop applications using file processing, shell programming, UNIX utilities, and other UNIX applications. Current versions of UNIX or Linux will be used.

COURSE OUTCOMES: 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. Many hands-on exercises are included, which allow students to practice skills as they are learned.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course the student will understand: · 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

TEXTBOOK: Jason W. Eckert, Linux+ Guide to Linux Certification, Third Edition. Course Technology, Cengage Learning, 2012, ISBN-13 978-1-4188-3721-1.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Storage media (USB stick 4GB+)

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Students are expected to read the textbook. Class discussion, questioning, lecture, group activities, audio visual materials, and whiteboard presentations will be used. Various assignments will be given. In class training will be included as well. Homework includes end of chapter review questions, and must be completed on Moodle before class begins. You will be assigned one “Discovery Exercises” which must also be submitted through Moodle as well. Class time will be allotted for the “Hands-on Projects” to be completed. Grading for the Lab Participation will be based upon either completion of the sections or acitvely working until class period has ended. If a student leaves before the end of class, it will be assumed that he/she has completed the chapter lab and it will be verified. If the chapter is not complete, the student will be docked 20 points.

EVALUATION METHOD: Weekly Quizzes 12 @ 15 pts 180 pts Final exam @ 200 pts 200 pts Review Questions 14 @ 10 pts 140 pts Lab Participation 190 pts 190 pts Discovery Excercises 12 @10 120 pts LabSim Exams 10 @ 10 pts 100 pts Attendance 70 pts Total: 1000 pts

GRADING SCALE: The following grading scale will be in effect for this course:

93 - 100% = A 90 - 92% = A- 87 - 89% = B+ 83 - 86% = B 80 - 82% = B- 77 - 79% = C+ 73 - 76% = C 70 - 72% = C- 67 - 69% = D+ 63 - 66% = D 60 - 62% = D- 0 - 59% = F

NOTE: A “C-” is not a “C” and will not meet prerequisite requirements and will not transfer to many colleges and universities. ATTENDANCE POLICY: It is expected that students will attend all classes. Class presentations and discussions provide information that will be included in tests and homework assignments. Group quizzes and exams cannot be made up. A portion of the Subjective Evaluation will be made on attendance and participation. TESTING POLICY: Students are expected to take all tests, quizzes, and the final exam as scheduled. Students who are ill must contact the instructor prior to class, via phone, voice mail, email, or leave a message with the school. A make-up examination must be scheduled by the end of business on the testing date. Final exams must be taken during the scheduled final exam days. The instructor reserves the right to determine whether a make-up test will be given and the format of the testing method.

NOTICE: Representative student work will be used as a part of SMC’s on-going curriculum assessment program.

OTHER COURSE EXPECTATIONS: Come prepared for class. Assignments are due per the syllabus or as stated in class. It is expected that reading assignments will be completed prior to the first class meeting of the week. If absent, it is the student’s responsibility to find out what was missed and get notes from a classmate. Assignments and examples will be given and discussed during class meetings. Any changes to the outline will be announced in class. This is a tentative outline and is subject to change. Because of the cumulative nature of this course, it is necessary that students budget their time wisely and keep abreast of all assignments. Some assignments might require a considerable amount of time to complete. Homework assignments will be completed using a word processing application or likewise. The instructor prefers that all homework be done on a computer submitted via Moodle. Please keep you’re graded, returned homework assignments, quizzes, and exams so that you my keep track of your own grade and any discrepancies may be resolved. Note: Absolutely no late homework will be accepted!

HONESTY POLICY: Cheating or plagiarizing will absolutely not be tolerated at Southwestern Michigan College. Any student found cheating or plagiarizing material in any manner will be assigned a failing semester/session grade in this course. A second such incident while at SMC could result in suspension or expulsion from the institution. A student found in violation of this section of the syllabus will not be allowed to drop this course. Additional detail regarding cheating and/or plagiarism may be found elsewhere in this syllabus.

ACCEPTABLE USE OF PERSONAL COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY All cell phones, laptops, and other technological devices not required for class must be turned off and may not be brought out during class. Your instructor will make every effort to identify devices, software, and necessary protocols for usage throughout the course. In all cases, utilizing devices that detract from a productive classroom experience is unacceptable and will not be permitted. If you are expecting an urgent call, please alert the instructor at the beginning of class and exit the classroom prior to answering. If you are found to be in violation of these policies, you may be asked to leave during that class session; multiple violations may be referred to the appropriate Dean for disciplinary action. Your instructor has the right to modify this policy to meet the needs of the course.

NOTICE: Information in this syllabus was to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. The instructor, however, reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Southwestern Michigan College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques.

STUDENT FEEDBACK POLICY The full-time and adjunct faculty in the School of Business makes every effort to get students feedback as quickly as possible. Our policy is that test scores will be returned within one week. Homework will be returned within one week of the date which it was due. Projects will be returned within two weeks of the date they were due. Faculty will return student telephone calls or e-mails within two business days. Student correspondence via e-mail or telephone must be in a professional format.

PROFESSIONALISM POLICY

Students will be asked to present themselves in a positive and professional manner inside the classroom. The entire department will be requiring this of students in order to begin to prepare them for the workplace. Students should think of their classes as a job.

· TARDY - Students may not be allowed in class after the start of class. It will be up to the instructors to allow them into class at a break. Points may be deducted for tardiness.

· ATTIRE – Students should refrain from wearing revealing or tight clothing, hats, or other attire that would not be allowed in a normal professional business setting. · · CELL PHONES & PAGERS – All cell phones should be turned off or put on manner mode before entering the classroom. Absolutely no calls should be taken during class time. · · VOCABULARY – Students should refrain from swearing or using unprofessional language in the classroom. Also, a professional vocabulary should be adopted and used in class as they progress in their college careers. · · WEAPONS – No weapons should be brought to class. · · OVERALL PROFESSIONALISM – Students should begin to adapt an overall professional demeanor and attitude.

Date Topics Covered Chapter Activities 9/7 Introduction to Linux Chapter 1 9/14 Linux Installation and Usage Chapter 2 Quiz 9/21 Exploring Linux Filesystems Chapter 3 Quiz Quiz 9/28 Linux Filesystem Management Chapter 4 LabSim 1.0 Quiz 10/5 Linux Filesystem Administration Chapter 5 LabSim 2.0 Quiz 10/12 Advanced Installation Chapter 6 LabSim 7.0 Quiz 10/19 Working with the BASH Shell Chapter 7 LabSim 4.0 Quiz 10/26 System Initialization and X Windows Chapter 8 LabSim 3.0 Quiz 11/2 Managing Linux Processes Chapter 9 LabSim 9.0 Quiz 11/9 Common Administrative Tasks Chapter 10 LabSim 6.0 Quiz Compression, System Backup, and Software 11/16 Chapter 11 Installation LabSim 10.0 Quiz 11/24 Network Configuration Chapter 12 LabSim 11.0 Quiz 11/31 Configuring Network Services Chapter 13 LabSim 5.0 Quiz 12/7 Troubleshooting, Performance, and Security Chapter 14 LabSim 12.0 12/14 Comprehensive Final Exam in Testing Center Final Exam Lab Sim Exams: LabSim Exams 1.0 1.1.9 - 1.2.7 - 1.3.5 - 1.4.4 - 1.5.6 - 1.6.7 - 1.7.9 - 1.8.9 - 1.9.6 - 1.10.3 - 1.11.7

2.0 2.1.3 - 2.2.4 - 2.3.4 7.0 7.1.7 - 7.2.7 - 7.3.7 - 7.4.6 - 7.5.10 - 7.6.8 - 7.7.17 - 7.8.9

4.0 4.1.7 - 4.2.7 - 4.3.4 3.0 3.1.3 - 3.2.9 - 3.3.9 - 3.4.7 - 3.5.7

9.0 9.1.7 - 9.2.9 - 9.3.7 - 9.4.10 - 9.5.10 - 9.6.5 - 9.7.4

6.0 6.1.6 - 6.2.12 - 6.3.10 10.0 10.1.10 - 10.2.7 - 10.3.4 11.0 11.1.8 - 11.2.8 - 11.3.4 - 11.4.4 - 11.5.6

5.0 5.1.8 - 5.2.4 - 5.3.4 12.0 12.1.7 - 12.2.4 - 12.3.4 - 12.4.4 - 12.5.4 - 12.6.6 - 12.7.7 - 12.8.4 - 12. 9.4 - 12.10.4