Network (Linux) Administration
Course Syllabus
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Semester
Spring 2005
Class Hours
11:00 am-12:15 pm
Class Meeting Days
MW
Class Lab Hours
12:30-2:45 W
Instructor- R. Craig Collins
craig.collins@templejc.edu
or
ccollins1@hotmail.com
800-972-2766 x 241
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Course Title: Network Administration
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Course Level: Intermediate
Course Description: Topics include network components, user accounts and groups, network file systems, file
system security, and network printing.
Learning Outcomes: Describe the components of a local area network and their relationship; create and administer
user accounts and groups; plan and set up network file systems; create effective file system security; and implement
and administer network printing.
Suggested Prerequisite: Competency in desktop operating systems or computer applications
Textbooks/Reference/Materials
 Guide to Linux Installation and Administration, 2nd Edition, Nicholas Wells,
0—619-13095-4
 http://templejc.edu/dept/cis/ccollins.htm
 Electronic Storage*
PREREQUISITES
 Desire to learn Internet and Linux material
 Intro to Computers course/department approval
 Working knowledge of the operation of PC’s
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
Use a GUI operating system such as Windows 3.x,
Windows 95, Windows 98 or NT 4.0
Time and determination
THIS CLASS INCLUDES A SET LAB PERIOD; ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED
COURSE CALENDAR
Week
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
Notes
Jan 17
Jan 24
Jan 31
Feb 7
Feb 14
Feb 21
Feb 28
Mar 7
Mar 21
Mar 28
Apr 4
Apr 11
Apr 18
Apr 25
May 2
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
Final
Lecture
Syllabus, Intro to DOS
Intro to Linux
Planning
Installing
Installing
Running
GUI
Shell
Sys Admin
Admin Tasks
Emergencies
Management
Advanced
Printing
Back Up
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Lab Exercises
Lab Exercises are to be submitted on paper, electronically, or disk as per the Lab instructions. Lab errors can be indicated and returned
to the student for correction if turned in the sufficiently before the due date. Additional credit may be obtained on projects by
resubmission NO LATER than 4:00pm on Friday of Week 14. Due to scheduling, some labs will be blended with lecture. You must
keep back up copies of your Labs on disk and have them available.
Tests
Most tests will be administered in your classroom. Tests will be multiple choice, short answer/essay or true/false and derived from
content in the textbook and from lecture. Quizzes and scenarios missed will be counted as zero. Tests may be administered in the
Testing Center at Temple College if designated by the instructor. Call 298-8586 to obtain the Testing Center hours
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GRADE DETERMINATION
Assignment
Labs/Projects
Tests
Final
Class Participation
Total
Number
10*
3
1
*
Total Points
50%
30%
10%
10%
100%
It is each student’s responsibility to insure that all assignments have been turned in and recorded.
A = 100-90
B = 89.9-80
C = 79.9-70
D = 69.9-60
F = 59.9-or below
If you arrive late and /or leave early, participation points may be deducted and a Zero taken for any Quizzes or activities
missed. Failure to turn in assignments or failure to pass or take the final test may result in an ‘F’ for the course.
ASSISTANCE
Please feel free to contact me by e-mail or phone, with your questions, comments, suggestions, and ideas.
Scholastic Dishonesty, Classroom Behavior, Intellectual Property, Copyright, and Computer Software Policy
All students are expected to submit their original work. Copying of Labs, projects, tests, or quiz’s will not be tolerated and students
risk receiving an F. All students are to adhere to the College’s Scholastic Integrity, Classroom Behavior, and Computer use
policies/Destruction of Property policies. Please review the Student Handbook (pps. 26, 34, 39, and 47) for more details.
The Fine Print:
This document is not meant to cover every possible occurrence or possibility that might arise in class, and is subject to change.
Therefore: The instructor retains the right to modify the course and schedule.
You are expected to strictly obey the provisions of all laws of the United States and the State of Texas in the completion of all course activities, taking
particular notice of the provisions of the United States Copyright Act (Title 17 United States Code). This law provides that you may legally use, with certain
limitations, certain copyrighted materials in the context of research and scholarship. Do not confuse your ability to legally copy materials under the "fair
use" provisions of the Copyright Act with the ability to claim that such a copy is an original work of authorship. It the student’s responsibility to clearly
identify all elements in your work that are not "original works of authorship" as defined by the United States Copyright act.
Attendance Policy
You are expected to attend regularly all classes in which you are enrolled. You have the responsibility to attend class and to consult
with your instructor when an absence occurs. If you are unable to complete a course in which you are registered, it is your
responsibility to withdraw from the course by the appropriate date. The date is published in the academic calendar each year. Your
instructor cannot do this for you. If you fail to withdraw, you will receive a performance grade, usually an "F".
Office Hours
Office hours will be immediately after class, or by appointment. It is suggested that you use times surrounding the class. If you are
having a problem, please visit with me to determine a workaround.
SPECIAL NOTE- The Spring 2005 semester has the following holidays. No classes will be conducted on:
Spring Break, March 14-18; Semester ends May 10th
COURSE COMPETENCIES
CIP Code: 11.1001 11.1001 (System Administration/Administrator)
Course Title: Network Administration
Course Level: Intermediate
Course Description: Topics include network components, user accounts and groups, network file systems, file system security, and
network printing.
Learning Outcomes: Describe the components of a local area network and their relationship; create and administer user accounts and
groups; plan and set up network file systems; create effective file system security; and implement and administer network printing.
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Personal Educational Philosophy:
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I have managed to acquire a good bit of knowledge about computers and software over the last several years. Some of that knowledge I
received from reading, some from teachers, some by asking questions, and some by making huge mistakes. I encourage you to take
advantage of the first three methods to avoid the latter; although making mistakes can be an excellent way of learning and reinforcing
what does and does not work, it tends to be an inefficient teaching method!
So, please read ahead, get involved, ask questions, and share your thoughts with the class. The single best way to pass this class is to
come to class, and come prepared. Remember also that part of your grade depends on your participation in class. And, finally, once we
get past the groundwork of the first couple of weeks, I intend to have some fun. Be prepared!
Personal Class Policies:
There will be a sign in sheet, or the electronic equivalent for every class, and it is your responsibility. As participation is part of your
grade, and you can’t participate if you are meeting with the class, a sign in sheet allows us both to validate attendance.
Being tardy can place a burden on the rest of the class, will be reflected on the class roster, and will affect your partition as well.
Having said this, I realize that things come up; all I ask is that you do your best to attend class.
Grade Record:
Tests
Labs
Projects
About the Instructor: R. Craig Collins
working on PhD, Educational Computing, the University of North Texas
MS, Computer Education and Cognitive Systems, the University of North Texas
BBA w/ Honors, Computer Information Systems, the University of Texas-El Paso
Textbooks
Currently writing a new Internet/Web Page book for Scott/Jones Publishing
Lab Activities for the World Wide Web, contributing editor, ISBN 1-57676-039-1
Productivity Software Guide: Paradox 5.0, co-author, ISBN 0-03-011079-3
Mastering Today’s Software: Database Mgmt w/ Access, co-author, ISBN 0-03-015537-1
Mastering Today’s Software: Database Mgmt w/ Paradox, contributing editor, ISBN 0-03-011072-6
Employment
Technical Support/Trainer, Creative Education, Inc.
Faculty, Cedar Valley College
Curriculum Developer/Webmaster, Information Technology, Center for Occupational Research & Development
Department Chair, Digital Media Design, Texas State Technical College
Asst. Dept. Chair, Computer Networking/Systems Administration, Texas State Technical College
Who’s Who in America, 2000, 2001; Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 1998; Top 10 Senior, Univ. of Texas El Paso
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Time
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9:30-10:45
10:45-11:00
11:00-12:15
12:30-2:30
2:30-2:45
2:45-6:00
6:00-7:15
7:30-9:50
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Temple College Office #507 254-298-8461
Cedar Valley College Office 972-860-8230
Creative Education Institute (CEI) 254-751-1188
NEW CAMPUS ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual class attendance is expected at Temple College since it is assumed that students are
enrolled for the serious purpose of furthering their education. Excessive absenteeism is defined as being
equivalent to two weeks of instruction in a sixteen week semester and may result in the receipt of a failing grade
or involuntary withdrawal from the course.
Faculty members will discuss the attendance policy at the beginning of each semester and maintain an official
record of attendance for each course primarily to remain in compliance with federal financial aid regulations and
requirements. At the discretion of the instructor or as may be required by THECB (Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board) policy and law, the attendance policy for certain courses may be more stringent than the
general policy. Students are responsible for reviewing the first day handout for each class and for knowing the
attendance requirements.
Further, the college empowers individual faculty members to effect the withdrawal of a student from any course
in which s/he has failed to meet attendance expectations. Faculty members are encouraged, but not required, to
notify students in jeopardy of being withdrawn from a course. However, since attendance is absolutely the
responsibility of the student, such notification is a courtesy, not a requirement. Administrative withdrawal for
excessive absence is the prerogative of the faculty member and, as such, students are encouraged to contact their
teachers and/or the Admissions Office to confirm enrollment status.
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Early topics:
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The BIG Picture, planting seeds (early discussions of semester chapter to be covered in detail later)
Lexicon: the language of networking
DOS Commands
Linux Commands
Goal of networking:
1. Access control
a. Who can
i. Read
ii. Write
iii. Execute
iv. Create
v. Modify
vi. Delete
vii. List files
b. Access given to”
i. Individual User(owner of file)
ii. Group of users
iii. Others
2. Resources Control
a. Files
b. Printers
c. Etc.
3. Timeline
a. Set up network
i. Topologies
1. bus
2. star
3. ring
4. hybrid
ii. Connectivity
1. bridges
a. hubs, routers, switches
2. gateway devices
iii. protocols
1. IEEE
a. 802.3 Ethernet
i. 10/100 Mb
b. 802.11 b-g
i. 4-11-54 Mb
b. Set up server
c. Set up groups
d. Set up users
i. When can they use resources
ii. What can they see and use
iii. Where can they access network
iv. How much storage and bandwidth should be allocated
e. Maintenance
f. Security
g. Limitations
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