Computer Technology Department Business and Technology Division

GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title: Linux System Administration Course Number: IST 191 Lecture hours per week: 3.0 Lab/Clinic Hours: Semester credit hours: 3.0 Prerequisites: IST 190. Computer Technology students must obtain a minimum grade of “C” in all CPT and IST courses. Catalog Course Description: This course will provide students with the skills necessary to administer a Linux system including hardware/software configuration, user and group administration, Linux network configuration, and file system management. Purpose of the Course: Students will learn to install and configure Linux, manage the Linux filesystem, understand the Linux boot process, administer Linux users and groups, and become familiar with various Linux administrative tools. Required text(s) or other materials: 1. Lab Pack: Red Hat Academy RHA130 v6.1.1 Workbooks 1 through 9, published by the Red Hat

Academy; only available through the Greenville Tech Bookstore or online in the Red Hat Academy.

2. NOTE: Students in traditional classes must access Blackboard for course-related information. Students in hybrid and online classes will access their online content through Blackboard.

COLLEGE-WIDE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Communication – Students will demonstrate the ability to use active reading and listening skills and

to produce effective written and oral communication for varying audiences. 2. Information Technology and Technological Literacy – Students will demonstrate competency in

using computer technology within a field of study. 3. Critical Thinking/Reasoning – Students will demonstrate the ability to apply the scientific method,

mathematical processes, and research skills to analyze and solve problems/issues by using reflection and reasoning to justify conclusions.

4. Professional and Personal Responsibility – Students will demonstrate the ability to exhibit conduct,

attitudes, and etiquette appropriate to the student’s community and chosen career. Students will demonstrate the ability to manage time, to use effective interpersonal skills, and to display responsible behavior.

5. Diversity – Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize diversity and to demonstrate respectful conduct and attitudes toward all. Students will demonstrate the ability to explain how global issues impact life, work, and opportunities.

Revised December 31, 2012

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM LEVEL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of the Computer Technology Degree students will be able to: 1. Install computer and network hardware.

2. Install computer operating systems and application software.

3. Design, create and test computer programming solutions.

4. Demonstrate the ability to take initiative, assume responsibility, and work under pressure with minimum supervision by successfully completing “hands-on” computer assignments.

5. Analyze, troubleshoot, and correct computer related technical problems.

Revised August 2012

IST 191 COURSE OUTCOMES Students who successfully complete this course will have demonstrated the skills required to accomplish the following objectives with a minimum competence level of 70 percent. 1. Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux. 2. Troubleshoot the Linux boot process. 3. Add, modify, and delete Linux users and groups. 4. Use Linux System Administration tools to administer a Linux server. 5. Configure Linux kernel services. The outcomes of the IST 191 course are intended to meet the Network Systems Administration program level student learning outcomes numbered 2 and 4 above. Revised 1/2009

IST 191 – MAIN TOPICS

• Red Hat Linux Installation • Hardware and Device Configuration • Linux File System Management • System Initialization (Linux Boot Process) • User and Group Administration • Network Configuration • System Administration Tools (CUPS, syslog, cron, locate database, utilities) • Package Management with RPM and YUM • Kernel Services and Configuration

IST 191 – COURSE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS The Red Hat Academy curriculum is available at the website academy.redhat.com. The text is a printed version of the online curriculum. The online curriculum and tests can be accessed with your user name and password. To receive full benefit from the online curriculum, be sure to visit links recommended. Notebooks should be maintained containing notes from the Red Hat curriculum, the text, lectures, and labs. There are nine online tests. The tests are intended for the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam preparation. The final exam will consist of a written assessment and a skill-based assessment.

IST 191 – EVALUATION AND GRADING INFORMATION Grades for this course will be calculated as follows: Workbook Tests (Red Hat Online Tests) 50 percent Labs 15 percent Workbook Assignments 10 percent Final Examination 25 percent (Written Final Exam 35% and Skill-Based Assessment 65%) Final letter grades will be issued as follows: A = 90 - 100 B = 80 - 89 C = 70 - 79 D = 60 - 69 F = 0 - 59

IST191-701 Linux System Administration (RHA130)2015 Spring Semester • Night Class Calendar • Version 1 150103Monday Evening • Main Campus • Engineering Building 103-314 • 6:30 PM to 9:15 PM

Date Day Wk # Class Activity

01/12/15 Mon 1 1 IST191 Orientation; Review SyllabusWorkbook 1: Red Hat Enterprise Linux Installation

Sun 02/01/15

01/16/15 Fri 1 Due: Syllabus Receipt - Submit to Blackboard Fri 01/16/15

01/19/15 Mon 2 MLK DAY - GTC CLOSED - NO CLASSES

01/26/15 Mon 3 2 Workbook 1 Labs

02/02/15 Mon 4 3 Workbook 2: Hardware and Device Configuration Sun 02/08/15

02/09/15 Mon 5 4 Workbook 3: Linux Filesystem ManagementChapters 1 through 4

Sun 02/22/15

02/16/15 Mon 6 5 Workbook 3: Chapters 5 though 8

02/23/15 Mon 7 6 Workbook 4: System InitializationChapters 1 through 3

Sun 03/08/15

03/02/15 Mon 8 7 Workbook 4: Chapters 4 and 5

03/09/15 Mon 9 8 Workbook 5: User and Group AdministrationChapters 1 through 6

Sun 03/15/15

03/16/15 Mon 10 9Workbook 5: Chapters 7 through 8Workbook 6: Network Configuration Chapter 1

Sun 04/05/15

03/23/15 Mon 11 LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASS

03/23/15 Mon 11 10 Workbook 6: Chapters 2 through 5

03/30/15 SPRING BREAK - GTC CLOSED - NO CLASSES

04/06/15 Mon 12 PRE-REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER & FALL CLASSES BEGINS

04/06/15 Mon 12 11 Workbook 7: System Administration ToolsChapters 1 through 3

Sun 04/19/15

04/13/15 Mon 13 12 Workbook 7: Chapters 4 and 5(May Start Workbook 8)

04/20/15 Mon 14 13 Workbook 8: RPM and YUM(Probably Start Workbook 9)

Sun 04/26/15

04/27/15 Mon 15 14 Workbook 9: Kernel Services and Configuration Sun 05/03/15

05/04/15 Mon 16 16 FINAL EXAM • All Workbooks • Hands-On • In Class

This calendar is TENTATIVE. It is intended for planning purposes only and may be changed at anytime by the instructor.

WB Tests, Labs, & Assignments Due

04/04/15

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IST191 Course Passwords and Websites:

Classroom 314 Login Credentials:Username = et314Password = A

Red Hat Academy: https://academy.redhat.comPreferred Browser is FirefoxAccess curriculum, assignments, and online exercises (labs)

Instructor's Server: https://beausanders.org/IST191Username = ist191Password = kickstart

Blackboard:

https://gvltec.blackboard.comOfficial gradebook, e-mail, class calendar, and announcements

Moodle Server: https://moodle.beausanders.orgAll Pretests, Workbook Tests, and Written Final Exam

Instructor Contact Information:Office: Engineering Building 103-311Office Phone: 864-250-8314Best Way to Reach Instructor - E-Mail: Beau.Sanders@gvltec.edu

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Last Updated August 14, 2014 

 

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COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 

Computer Technology students must obtain a minimum grade of “C” in all CPT and IST courses in order to earn credit towards a degree or certificate 

Classrooms assigned to the Computer Technology Department must be locked at all times except during scheduled classes; students may work in CPT classrooms outside of normal class schedule hours after notifying lab staff members or department faculty; under no circumstances should CPT classrooms be open when no one is working in the classroom; the last person leaving the classroom must close the door(s) which should automatically lock 

 

Department Test Policy 

Three or more unit tests and a Comprehensive Final Exam will be given, unless otherwise stated in this syllabus 

Test dates will be announced in class and posted on Blackboard 

The student assumes responsibility for materials and announcements missed when absent 

Tests must be taken on or before the announced day;  early tests may be arranged at the instructor’s discretion 

Each student will be allowed one make‐up test in a course; additional missed tests will result in a grade of zero for the additional missed test(s)   

The date and time of the make‐up test will be at instructor’s discretion, not to exceed seven days after the scheduled test date   

Curves and bonus options will not be allowed for any make‐up test  

A comprehensive final exam must be taken as scheduled with no exemptions or exceptions  Exceptions to the Departmental Test Policy will be made on an individual basis as a result of a decision involving the department head, instructor, student, and/or the Assistant Dean.  

Departmental Academic Honesty Policy for Cheating and Plagiarism 

 Cheating and Plagiarism will not be tolerated in any Computer Technology course.  If cheating and/or plagiarism are found, the following grading penalty will be assessed: First Offense – A grade of zero (0) will be assessed for the assignment or test on which the offense occurred. Second Offense – At a minimum, the student will receive a grade of zero (0) for that portion of the course in which 

the additional offense occurs.  

Departmental Grading Scale 

 Final letter grades will be issued as follows:  A  =  90 ‐ 100 points             B  =  80 ‐   89  points             C  =  70 ‐   79  points             D  =   60 ‐   69  points             F  =     0 ‐   59 points  INCOMPLETES:  An INCOMPLETE ("I") will only be approved if ALL of the following conditions exist:  The student must have no more than 3 weeks (15‐week term) or 1.5 weeks (8‐week/10‐week term) remaining to complete the course.  

The student must have a validated, documented reason why he/she cannot complete the course by the prescribed end date (illness, work situation, death, etc.).  

The student must be up to date with all work up to the point of the request for an Incomplete (no untaken tests or un‐submitted labs, homework, etc.), and the student must have a passing grade average (C or higher) for all work submitted.  

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As a student at Greenville Technical College, the Student Handbook (published within the current College Catalog, see www.gvltec.edu) provides a complete listing of all policies and procedures pertinent to your conduct and behavior as a student. The following are excerpts from the Student Handbook and represent the policies and procedures most often referred to in working with students and are listed here for your convenience.  AttendancePolicy(pleaseseePage16oftheStudentHandbookforfullpolicy)Classattendanceisnecessaryinordertoreceivemaximumbenefitsfromtheeducationalprocessandtoachieveacademically.Studentsareexpectedtoattendallscheduledinstructionalactivitiesbothinclassandonline.Ifyouneverattendaface‐to‐faceclassorifyoudonotmeetrequirementsassignedtobecountedaspresentinanonlineclassyouwillbeadministrativedroppedfromtheclass.Furthermore,yourclassloadwillbereducedbythecoursecredits,andthismayaffectyourfull‐timeorpart‐timestudentstatus.Ininstanceswhereyourregistrationisadministrativelydroppedyoumaystillincurafinancialobligation.Ifyouarerecordedabsentmorethan20percentofclasscontacthoursoryoudonotmeetrequirementsassignedtobecountedaspresentin20percentofanonlineclass,youwillbeadministrativelywithdrawyoufromtheclass.Inrareinstances,theinstructormayexamineandwilldocumentextraordinarycircumstancesfortheabsencesandallowthestudenttocontinueintheclassandmakeupthework.Studentswillbenotifiedviaofficialcollegecommunicationchannelsifthelimithasbeenexceededandiftheyarebeingadministrativelywithdrawn(W).VAbenefitsandotherfinancialaidmaybeaffectedbyastudent’sexcessiveabsences.WiththeapprovalofthevicepresidentforAcademicAffairs,individualdepartmentsmaysetattendancerequirementsthataremorestringentthanthosestatedaboveandpublishsuchinthecoursesyllabus.ForwithdrawalfromGreenvilleTechnicalCollege,pleaseseethecollege’sWithdrawalpolicywithrespecttowithdrawalfromallenrolledclasses.OnlineAttendanceProcedureAttendanceinonlinecoursesisdefinedasactiveparticipationinagradedlearningactivityinthecourse.Studentswillberequiredtosubmitrequiredcourseworkforagradeonaweeklybasis.Instructorswillenterattendancebaseduponthestudent’sparticipationthroughthesubmissionofthegradedassignment.Discussionpostings,emails,orotherformsofcommunicationthatarenotagradedlearningactivityarenotconsideredevidenceofactiveparticipationinanonlinecourse.Studentswhodonotparticipateasrequiredwillbeconsideredabsent.Studentswhodonotparticipateasrequiredduringthedrop/addperiodforthecoursewillbedroppedfromthecourse.StudentswhofailtomaintainactiveparticipationinanonlinecoursewillbeprocessedinaccordancewiththeAttendancePolicyaspreviouslystated.AdministrativeClassWithdrawals(pleaseseePage15oftheStudentHandbookforfullpolicy)Instructorsmayadministrativelywithdrawstudentswithagradeof“W”whenthestudenthasbeenabsentmorethan20percentoftheclasscontacthoursorhadnotmettherequirementsassignedtobecountedaspresent20percentofanonlineclass.Ifaninstructoradministrativelywithdrawsastudent,thewithdrawalmustbeprocessedbytheStudentRecordsOfficeonorbeforethelastdaytowithdrawforthatclass.AcademicGrievanceProcedure(pleaseseePage14oftheStudentHandbookforfullpolicy)Studentsareencouragedtoresolveacademicgrievancesinformallybydiscussingtheirconcernswiththeappropriateinstructoranddepartmenthead.Formalgrievancesmaybefiledincertaincircumstances.Forinformationaboutthegrievanceprocess,pleaseseethe“StudentGrievanceProcedure”sectionoftheStudentCode.TheStudentGrievanceProceduremayalsobeusedwheneverconcernexistsaboutafacultymember’sabilitytowriteandspeakfluentlyintheEnglishlanguage(ifEnglishisthefacultymember’ssecondlanguage).

StudentDisabilityServices(pleaseseePage46oftheStudentHandbookforfullpolicy)GreenvilleTechnicalCollegeiscommittedtoprovidingequalopportunityforallstudentswithdisabilitiesandassistingstudentsinmakingtheircollegeexperiencesuccessfulinaccordancewithSection504and508ofthe1973RehabilitationActandtheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(ADA)of1990andtheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAmendmentof2010(APAA).StudentDisabilityServicesisavailabletoassistintheplanningandimplementationofappropriateaccommodations.Studentswhohaveaphysicalormentalimpairmentthatsubstantiallylimitsamajorlifefunction(includinglearning)areresponsibleforidentifyingthemselvestotheStudentDisabilityServicesandprovidingappropriatedocumentation.Thisofficewillthendevelopanaccommodationplanbasedontheneedsofthestudentandthecourserequirements.Studentsareencouragedtocontacttheofficeassoonaspossibletodiscusstheirindividualneeds.StudentDisabilityServicesislocatedintheStudentCenter(Building105,Office113)ontheBartonCampusandcanbereachedbyphoneat(864)250‐8202or(864)250‐8408(V/TTY),orbyemailatSharon.Bellwood@gvltec.edu.AppointmentsareavailableattheBrashier,GreerandNorthwestcampuses.ChildrenonCampus(pleaseseePage60oftheStudentHandbookforfullpolicy)Studentsofthecollegemaynotbringchildrentoclassorlabs,orleavechildrenunattendedoncampus.Thecollegeassumesnoresponsibilityforsupervisionofstudents’children.CellPhonePolicy(pleaseseePage60oftheStudentHandbookforfullpolicy)Theuseofcellphones,pagers,andotherpersonalelectronicdevicesisallowedonallGreenvilleTechnicalCollegecampuses;however,usersofthesedevicesmustbeattentivetotheneeds,sensibilities,andrightsofothermembersofthecollegecommunity.ToavoidanyunnecessarydisruptionofCollegefunction,theringersonthesedevicesmustbeturnedoffand,inconsiderationofGreenvilleTechnicalCollege’sEmergencyCommunicationPlan,vibratemodeisacceptableinallacademicsettings,includingclassrooms,laboratories,clinical/externshipsettings,studyspaces,andcomputerlabs.Atnotimemaythesedevicesbeusednearclassroomdoorsorhallwayswhileclassesareinsession.Studentsparticipatinginoff‐campus,course‐relatedactivitiesmustfollowtheelectronicdevices’policiesoftheagencyororganizationwheretheyarevisitingorworking.Beyondthebasiccollegepolicystatedherein,departmentsorfacultymembers,attheirdiscretion,mayformulatemorerestrictivepoliciesrelatedtopersonalelectronicdevicesaslongasthesepoliciesdonotconflictwithGreenvilleTechnicalCollege’sEmergencyCommunicationPlan.Thisprovisionisintendedtoprovideandmaintainaclassroomenvironmentthatisconducivetolearningandrespectfulofothers.Anyadditionalpoliciesmustbestatedinthecoursesyllabiandmayincludepenaltiesforstudentviolations.Disruptionofclassbyanyelectronicdevicemayresultinaninstructor’sdismissalofthestudentfortheremainderofclassperiod.Otherspecifiedproceduresfordisruptiveclassroombehaviormayapplyaswell.Ifanypersonalelectronicdeviceisusedinappropriatelyforthepurposeofacademicdishonesty,thestudentwillbepenalizedappropriatelyundertheAcademicHonestyPolicyofGreenvilleTechnicalCollege.StudentResponsibilities(pleaseseePage63oftheStudentHandbookforfullpolicy)Studentsareexpectedtoconductthemselvesinamannerthatiscivil,thatisrespectfuloftherightsofothers,andthatiscompatiblewiththecollege’seducationalmission.Studentsareexpectedtocomplywithallofthecollege’sdulyestablishedrulesandregulationsregardingstudentbehaviorwhileoncampus,whileparticipatinginoff‐campuscollegesponsoredactivities,andwhileparticipatinginoffcampusclinical,field,internship,orin‐serviceexperiences.Studentsareexpectedtocomplywithallcourserequirementsasspecifiedbyinstructorsincoursesyllabiandtomeetthestandardsofacceptableclassroombehaviorsetbyinstructors.Instructorswillannouncethesestandardsduringthefirstweekofclasses.Ifastudent’sbehaviordisruptsclassorjeopardizesthehealth,safety,orwell‐beingofthestudentorothers,theinstructorwillspeakwiththestudentregardingthedisruption.Iftheunacceptableconductordisruptioncontinues,theinstructormaydismissthestudentfortheremainderoftheclassperiod.Furtherdisruption(s)bythestudentmayresultinaseconddismissalandawrittenreferraltothe

chiefstudentserviceofficer.Thiswrittenreferralmayresultintheinitiationofdisciplinaryactionagainstthestudent. CounselingGreenvilleTech’sexperiencedcounselingstaffisavailabletoeverystudentforassistanceandguidanceonpersonalmatters,academicconcerns,careerdecisionsorothersituationsofconcern.Thecounselors’individualofficelocationsarelistedbelow.•ArtsandSciences/UniversityTransferDivision:Building(104),Room116&Room319•BrashierCampus:GeorgeBomarBuilding(201),Room114•Business/PublicServiceDivision:EngineeringTechnologiesBuilding(103),Room208A•GreerCampus:Building301,Rooms176and183•HealthSciences:STATCenterBuilding(122),Room109•NorthwestCampus:Building402,Room100A•Nursing:NurseSciencesBuilding(117),Room329•TechnologyDivision:EngineeringTechnologiesBuilding(103),Room120 

Fall 2014 Attendance Policy Expanded

Course attendance and participation are necessary in order to receive maximum benefits from the educational process and to achieve academically. Your record of attendance will begin on the first day of the course, even if you register late, such as adding during the drop/add period. Students are expected to attend and complete all scheduled instructional activities, both in class and online. A student may withdraw up to the published last date to withdraw from any course. If the student drops the course during the add/drop period, no course tuition will be charged. If a withdrawal occurs after the drop/add period, tuition charges will result. Students who do not attend after the last day to withdraw will receive a grade of F in the course unless prior communication and approval for an incomplete (I) has been made. Requirements for an incomplete (I) are detailed in the course and/or department and/or division policies. Ceasing to attend does not constitute an official withdrawal from the course. Ceasing to attend courses will result in Returning to Title IV (Financial Aid) processing as required per federal regulations. Administrative removal from a course:

• If you preregister for a course but subsequently do not meet the prerequisite for the course, the course will be deleted from your schedule. Students will be notified via official college communication channels that this course has been removed. Because the course is deleted from your schedule prior to or during the add/drop period of the term, there will be no tuition charges for this course. (This type of course deletion is referred to as “RGVE – prerequisites not met.”)

• If you register for a course but fail to attend (including failing to meet the criteria for being

counted as present in an online course), you will be administratively withdrawn from the course, and a WA will appear on your transcript for this course. You will be responsible for payment for this course with the amount of payment dependent on the date of withdrawal. Students will be notified via official college communication channels that they have been administratively withdrawn with a WA grade assigned. (This type of administrative withdrawal is referred to as “NIC – never in class.”)

• If you register for a course, attend at least once during the drop/add period for the course (usually the first 1-5 days of the semester) but do not attend the course or meet the criteria to be counted as present in an online course after the drop/add period has passed, you will be administratively withdrawn from the course and a W will appear on your transcript. You will be responsible for payment for this course with the amount of payment dependent on the date of withdrawal. Students will be notified via official college communication channels that they have been administratively withdrawn with a W grade assigned. (This type of administrative withdrawal is referred to as “DNR – did not return.”)

• If you are recorded absent for more than 20 percent of the course contact hours, whether face-to-face, online, or hybrid, you will be administratively withdrawn from the course. Students will be notified via official college communication channels that the absences limit has been exceeded and that they have been administratively withdrawn, and a grade of W will be assigned for this course on your transcript. You will be responsible for the full cost of the course; no refunds will be processed.

Administrative reinstatement into a course:

• A $75 reinstatement fee will be charged for each course into which reinstatement is approved.

• A student who has been administratively withdrawn from a course may request reinstatement; approval from the instructor and/or the dean will be necessary. Students must have notified the instructor of the absences as they have occurred via the student’s g-mail account and must also provide documentation for the circumstances. Students should not assume that work can be made up; any course, departmental, or division policies regarding make-ups will apply.

• Only one reinstatement during the term will be permitted, unless the circumstances are of an

extremely unusual nature, such as military duties, death in the immediate family, and/or medical emergencies. The instructor will require verification of such absences. If a request for a second reinstatement is necessary, approval of the academic dean will be required AND the student must be performing at a level of at least 70%.

• A reinstatement that is requested after the last day to withdraw from the course has occurred will be considered only if the absences occurred prior to the last day to withdraw.

With the approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, individual departments may set attendance requirements that are more stringent than those stated above and publish such in the course syllabus. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the departmental attendance policy. For a complete withdrawal from Greenville Technical College, please see the college’s policy with respect to withdrawal from all enrolled courses. In all situations above in which your course load is reduced due to drops and/or withdrawals, this may affect your full-time or part-time enrollment status. VA and other financial aid may also be affected, as well as eligibility for residence in GTC Foundation Student Housing.