CST2505 Intro to Linux
Syllabus

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers administration basics of the Linux operating system. Students are given the skills they need to install, configure, optimize, and use the Linux operating system. This is done through the use of textbook study and hands-on structured labs assigned by the instructor. (3 Credits) (3 Lecture, 0 Lab)

TEXT AND REFERENCES
1. Ubuntu for Non-Geeks 4rd Edition (Student supplied textbook)
2. Laptop.  Either Windows, OS X, or Linux based. (School or Student supplied equipment)
3. Course Instructional Guide (Online)

COURSE EXPECTATIONS
See this link for additional course expectations.

COURSE EVALUATION
Student objectives and evaluations are translated to a percentage and the percentages to grades. The following percentage distribution guarantees the following grade: A:93%+, A-:90%+, B+:87%+, B:83%+, B-:78%+, C+:77%+, C:73%+, C-:70%+, D+:67%+, D:63%+, D-:60%+, F:<60%.

REQUIREMENTS
This course is lecture/lab based. The CST Staff will deliver the lectures, as well as supervise the lab. The student is expected to spend at least 48 hours per credit in self study with direction from instructors and/or instructional guides and testing.  This a three (3) credit course, so an average student is expected to spend approximately 144 hours completing this course, which includes lectures and lab. All lectures will be scheduled, with that schedule posted online.
It is Ridgewater College policy to provide, on a flexible and individualized basis, services to students who have disabilities.  Reasonable accommodations can be provided after appropriate documentation has been received and reviewed by the office of Disability Services.  Contact Tammy Becker, Director of Disability Services at 320-222-6070 V/TTY to discuss your accommodation needs.  This publication is available in alternative formats upon request.   Please allow adequate time for the college to respond to your request.
Version Information:
Aug  23rd, 2009 Original course material compliments of Rocky Hyberger.
Jun  1st, 2010 Minor changes.