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 19 CREDITS

CIS 128Linux Operating SystemThis 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

CYB 103Basic Operating SystemsThis course has laboratory or studio feesThis course may be offered online

3

CYB 125Introduction to Scripting for CybersecurityThis course has laboratory or studio feesThis course may be offered online

4

TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS 19 CREDITS