COMP 246 - Linux

3 Credits: (2 lecture, 2 lab)

Course Description
This course is designed to introduce students to the installation, configuration and administration of the Linux operating system with an emphasis on the command line operations. Although a specific distribution of Linux will be chosen, the course is primarily vendor neutral and will emphasize topics that also apply to Unix operating systems.  

Note Students successfully completing this course with an A or B should be prepared for the COMPTIA Linux+ Certification Exam.  Fall semester only.

Prerequisite COMP 101 or COMP 210 or COMP 242.

A. Utilize the Linux terminology and concepts. 

B. Install the Linux operating system. 

C. Manage the Linux file system using both the BASH Shell and the X Windows environment. 

D. Manage Linux processes. 

E. Demonstrate common administrative tasks. 

F. Configure network settings. 

Content
A. Introduction to Linux 

B. Installing the Linux operating system 

C. File system management 

D. Advanced shell concepts 

E. The X Windows system 

F. Linux processes 

G. File system administration 

H. Common administrative tasks 

Student Evaluation
The student’s final grade will be based on a minimum of three exams, a minimum of eight lab assignments, and a final project.