Computer Science 447/647
Computer Systems Administration
Syllabus
Spring, 2012
Instructor: Michael Dahl – Office: SEM 245
dahl at unr.edu http://www.cse.unr.edu/~dahl/sysadmin
Office
Hours: Tu/Th 5:15-6:15pm or
by appointment
Texts:
UNIX and Linux System
Administration Handbook, 4th Edition, Evi
Nemeth, et al.
Learning Perl, 6th
Edition, Randal Schwartz
Assignments and
Exams::
Exams
(3) 50%, Quizzes 10%
Homework
Exercise and Hands-on-Project 30% (Graduate Project)
Project:
Install and configure Linux 10% (Ubuntu, check first for other versions)
Details:
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Each
week there will be a homework assignment that includes a chapter from Learning Perl and a hands-on-exercise. Homework
assignments will be worth ten points, with a full ten points being awarded for
assignments that are complete and turned in on time. Late
assignments will be accepted, but points will be deducted. All assignments are
to be submitted through Web Campus.
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Get
a 3-ring binder to hold the handouts and your returned assignments to be saved
for a future reference.
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There
will be 3 quizzes announced in advance.
There are no makeup quizzes. Your lowest quiz score will be thrown out.
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Students
taking this class for graduate credit will also have a Graduate Project which
includes a class presentation.
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Additional
readings may be assigned from Safari Books.
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ABET Criterion 3 Related Course Outcomes |
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An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs, within realistic constraints specific to the field. |
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An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities |
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An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences |
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Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in continuing professional development and life-long learning. |
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An ability to use current techniques skills and tools necessary for computing and engineering practice. |