CSNT 124 Open Source Operating Systems

6 credits

Students will install, configure, and become knowledgeable with various versions of Open Source operating systems. Students learn the systems from the client perspective to operate in a networked environment.

Prerequisites: CSNT 115, CSNT 116, and ENGL 093 (or placement into ENGL 099 or higher)

Corequisites: CSNT 120 and CSNT 125

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter

Global Outcomes:
This course teaches to the global outcome of Teamwork.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Install various versions of the open source operating systems
Implement and configure file management utilities
Demonstrate an understanding of the command line interface
Monitor and optimize system performance and reliability
Configure and troubleshoot the desktop environment
Implement, manage, and troubleshoot network protocols and services
Implement, monitor, and troubleshoot security
Describe and compare operating system architectures
Troubleshoot the operating system boot process
Create and manage user and group accounts
Demonstrate collaborative, organizational, and leadership abilities

Total Hours: 100 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 80