2020 - 2021 Catalog
Program: Computer Information Technology (Networking Security Awards)
Degree Plan: LINUX System Administrator Certificate
(Level 1 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.LINUX.ADMIN
This certificate is designed to provide a basic understanding of the duties associated with a LINUX System Administrator. Students must complete the following courses in sequence: ITSC 1416, ITSC 2425 or ITSC 1458, ITNW 1413 or ITSC 1447.
Prerequisites: Basic understanding of terminology and operating systems used with computers as obtained in ITSC 1401, BCIS 1405, or COSC 1301 or equivalent experiences approved by designated Information Technology personnel.
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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ITSC 1425 | Personal Computer Hardware | 4 |
ITNW 1425 | Fundamentals of Networking Technologies OR | 4 |
ITCC 1414 | CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks | (4) |
Prerequisities Total | 8 |
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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ITSC 1416 | Linux Installation and Configuration | 4 |
ITSE 1429 | Programming Logic and Design | 4 |
Semester Total | 8 |
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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ITSC 2425 | Advanced Linux OR | 4 |
ITSC 1458 | UNIX System Administration 1 | (4) |
ITNW 1413 | Computer Virtualization OR | 4 |
ITSC 1447 | UNIX System Administration 2 | (4) |
Semester Total | 8 |
Minimum Hours Required | 24 |
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NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.