CITA 425 - Linux I

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): CITA 125
Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course is an introductory study of the Linux Operating System and its extensive role in Information Technology. Students learn the fundamentals of Linux including installation, startup, and management. Students will be exposed to several Linux distributions used in various desktop, server, virtual machine, micro-pc, and hacking applications. The course readies the students to obtain industry certifications if desired.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Install, compare and contrast the various distributions of the Linux Operating system
Demonstrate the ability to effectively navigate the Linux file structure
Utilize the command line interface to manage files
Perform disk mounting as well as data backup and restoration