2021 - 2022 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.
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.
Course
Course Title
Credit Hours
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
ITSC 1416
Linux Installation and Configuration
4
ITSE 1429
Programming Logic and Design
4
Semester Total
8
Course
Course Title
Credit Hours
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