Marcel Gagne; Linux System Administration – A User's Guide; Latest Edition, Addison Wesley 2002.

Week	Chapter	Lecture Topic
1	1	Course Overview
2	2, 3	Introduction
3	5	Commands, Shells, vi
4	4	Linux System Installation
5	5, 12	Managing Linux Processes and Kernel Building
6	7	User and Group Administration
7	8	Disks and File Systems Administration
8	8	Disks and File Systems Administration
9	Midterm	Review and Midterm
10	6, 9	X window system
11	18	Network Administration
12	11, 17	Backup and Package Management
13	14	Scripting and Scripting Languages
14	24, 25	System Security Administration
15	→	Final Exam

1. Use basic Unix/Linux commands and utilities. II, III, IV, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII
2. Understand concepts and capabilities of the Unix/Linux environments. III, IV, VII, XI
3. Produce and use simple user interfaces. I, III, IV, V, VII, IX, XI, XII
4. Setup and Use system environments. II, III, IV, VI, VIII, IX
5. Administer systems and use good administration techniques, logic, utilities and procedures. III, IV, VI, VIII, IX, XI

Students will:

1. Use system administration tools to configure and manage applications and system resources. Technological Literacy Outcome, Transitional Strategies, Active Learning Strategies
   
   
2. Create a well-documented shell application based on client input and specifications. Communication Outcome, Mathematics Outcome, Technological Literacy Outcome, Transitional Strategies, Active Learning Strategies
   
   
3. Plan and install Linux/Unix systems based on client input and specifications. Communication Outcome, Mathematics Outcome, Technological Literacy Outcome, Transitional Strategies, Active Learning Strategies
   
   
4. Practice elements of the work ethic such as punctuality, professionalism, dependability, cooperation, and contribution. Communication Outcome, Active Learning Strategies
   
   
5. Use industry accepted practices to administer systems and environments in a stand-alone or clustered environment. Communication Outcome, Mathematics Outcome, Technological Literacy Outcome, Transitional Strategies, Active Learning Strategies
   
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6. Use professionally accepted methods and materials in their approach to system administration. Technological Literacy Outcome, Transitional Strategies, Active Learning Strategies

The student should be able to

1. Write scripts, use tools and solve system problems. A, B, C, D, E
2. Customize a Unix/Linux environment for specific applications. A, B, C, E
3. Produce documents and working utilities using Unix/Linux tools. A, D, E
4. Apply knowledge and concepts to specific problems. A ,B, C, D
5. Be able to perform and administer system setup, procedures, file management and security activities. A, B, D, E
6. Use an editor; generate scripts, use utilities and Linux GUI tools. A, B, D, E
7. Be familiar with the development of the Unix/Linux system. A ,B, D
8. Use Unix/Linux to interface with users and connected resources. A, C, D

1. Testing Procedures:  40% of grade
   Two tests will be given during the course of the semester. Each test will be of 100 points. There will be no make-up tests unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Quizzes will be given during lab time for almost every chapter covered. Quizzes may only be made up for excused absences. An excused absence is one that can be verified by supporting documentation. Failure to make a passing quiz average may result in a grade of F for the course.
   
   
2. Laboratory and Project Expectations:  60% of grade
   Lab assignments will be given during the course of the semester. In addition, students may be assigned a team project. A late penalty will be imposed on any overdue assignment. Failure to make a passing average in lab assignments and team project may result in a grade of F for the course.
   
   
3. Field Work:    N/A
   
   
4. Other Evaluation Methods:
   You are expected to do your own work in this class. If you are unable to complete an assignment on your own, it is your responsibility to get help from the instructor (before the assignment is due). Plagiarism, cheating, software piracy, non-educational use of computer systems and other forms of academic dishonesty are strictly prohibited. A student caught cheating or infracting specific rules will be given a grade of "F" for the course and a letter from the department head will be placed in the student's academic record file, or dismissal from the college will be recommended.
   
   In the event that you have an emergency beyond your control, you must notify the instructor in advance, if at all possible.
   
   
5. Grading Scale:

   93 – 100	A
   88 – 92	B+
   83 – 87	B
   78 – 82	C+
   73 – 77	C
   65 – 72	D
   Below 65	F

1. Attendance Policy:
   Pellissippi State Technical Community College expects students to attend all scheduled instructional activities.  As a minimum, students in all courses must be present for at least 75 percent of their scheduled class and laboratory meetings in order to receive credit for the course.  [NOTE:  No differentiation is noted for excused/unexcused absences.  These will be treated as an absence.] (Pellissippi State, 2004-2006 Catalog, page 83)
   
   
2. Academic Dishonesty:
   Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited.  Students guilty of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, are immediately responsible to the instructor of the class.  In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed through the regular Pellissippi State procedures as a result of academic misconduct, the instructor has the authority to assign an F or a zero for the exercise or examination or to assign an F in the course.  (Pellissippi State, 2004-2006 Catalog, pages 62-63)
   
   
3. Computer Usage Guidelines:
   College-owned or –operated computing resources are provided for use by students of Pellissippi State.  All students are responsible for the usage of Pellissippi State's computing resources in an effective, efficient, ethical and lawful manner.  (Pellissippi State, 2004-2006 Catalog, pages 67-70)