Linux System Administrator - Certificate (Major Code - LSA)

The Linux System Administrator Certificate teaches the basic Linux operating skills related to user groups, scripting, and system administration.

 

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Describe how the Linux operating system functions.
  • Use the Linux file and directory system and the Linux editor.
  • Add, change, and remove users, groups, and peripheral devices.
  • Perform routine system administration duties.
  • Implement literals, constants, variables, operators, arrays, structures, functions, classes, input and output, and file processing.
  • Demonstrate the design, coding, testing, and debugging of scripts using current computer problem-solving methodologies.
  • Implement Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS), and security on a Linux server.

Degree Map

CORE CURRICULUM 20 CREDITS

CIS 120Introduction to Information SystemsSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

CIS 128Linux Operating SystemThis course may be offered onlineThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

CIS 129Introduction to Programming LogicThis course may be offered online

1

CIS 164Introduction to Scripting Using PythonThis course may be offered onlineThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

CIS 229Linux System AdministrationThis course may be offered onlineThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

CIS 259Advanced Linux Systems AdministrationThis course may be offered onlineThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS 20 CREDITS