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CSTP 2201: Linux Operating System and Networking
Effective date
September 2019
Department
Computer Systems Tech Diploma
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This is a course for familiarizing students with Linux Operating System in detail. Students will learn to work with both the command line and graphical interfaces of the Linux operating system. In addition students will learn about the file system, shell programming, and system and network administration. Special emphasis will be placed on learning about Linux networking and telecommunication.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
CSTP 1104 Computer Systems Administration
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competency in using Linux in both command Line and Graphical User Interface (GUI) mode
- Describe the Linux File System
- Perform administrative tasks with a scripting language
- Perform system administration
- Perform network administration
- Manage a network
- Manage Web content servers
- Perform socket-based communications
- Configure interoperability between Linux and Windows networks
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and
hands-on practical work.
hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
50 |
|
|
Midterm Exam |
25 |
|
|
Final Exam |
25 |
|
Course topics
- Competency in using Linux in both Command Line and GUI mode
- The Linux File System
- Scripting Language
- Basic System Administration
- Basic Network Administration
- Network management
- Web Content Servers
- Socket-based communications
- Linux and Windows Networks
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.