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CISN 31 - Linux Operating System
                (4 units)
This course teaches the concepts and skills needed in planning and installing the Linux operating system and its graphical user interface.

Topics covered include:
  • using Linux Shells and system administration commands
  • managing user accounts
  • installing hardware and software
  • creating scripts to automate system administration
  • maintaining file systems and system resources
(54 hours lecture,  54 hours lab,     Degree applicable, CSU)
Advisory Prerequisite:   CISB 11 - Computer Information Systems

Sample Course Syllabi:

Course Measurable Objectives:

  1. Select, plan and install a Linux operating system distribution in a computer.
  2. Install/employ an x-window graphical interface.
  3. Evaluate, choose and manage hardware and software for use in a Linux environment.
  4. Recognize Linux shells and how to customize them.
  5. Examine the role of a Linux system administrator.
  6. Evaluate and install/employ efficient manage- ment of user accounts and groups.
  7. Select and configure tools to manage Linux system resources.
  8. Create scripts and automated procedures.
  9. Design and manage printing services and other local services.

Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing CISN 31 - Linux Operating System will be able to:
  1. install a well-known Linux distribution as a workstation operating system.
  2. connect their Linux workstation to a network and the internet and run a word processing program.
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