Department of Computer and Information Science

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Course Description: P: CSCI N301 or equivalent. Fundamental concepts of system administration. Design and administration of network servers and workstations. Focus on basic network concepts such as user account administration, resource allocation, security issues, and Internet service management. Lecture and laboratory.

Introduction: This class is designed to teach students to administer a small network site. The prerequisite for this site is the class CSCI n301. Students shoud be familiar with the UNIX environment and be able to navigate through the file system as well as be able to perform routine tasks under the direct supervision of of the service administrator.

By the end of this class, students will comfortable using most UNIX commands/utilities. Students will have gained familiarity with most basic system administration tools and processes such as booting and machine shutdown, adding and and removal of accounts, backup programs and fsck, and maintenance system database files. Students will also posses a familiarity with networked/distributed computing environment concepts as well as the ability to write scripts in some administrative language (TK, Perl, a shell.)

Incomplete Policies: A grade of I (incomplete) will be assigned only under exceptional circumstances, such as illness, that prevent students from finishing all work required in this course. A grade of I will be awarded only if a minimum of 75% of the work has been completed and the work is of passing quality. Department policy requires a contract be signed by both the instructor and the student in the assignment of any I grade. This contract outlines course work required and establishes a specific date (no more than one year) by which all unfinished work must be completed. The instructor is not required to give the student a full year to finish the work. The instructor has the right to set an earlier deadline if deemed appropriate.

Withdrawal Policy: Students may officially withdraw from classes without penalty during the first half of a semester or session if they secure the approval of their advisor; a grade of W (Withdrawal) is recorded on the final grade report.

Students may withdraw from classes during the third quarter of a semester or session if they secure the approval of their advisor and the instructor of the course; a grade of W or F may be assigned by the instructor. The grade so assigned is recorded on the final grade report.

Students may withdraw from classes during the last quarter of a semester or session if they secure the approval of their advisor, the instructor of the course, and the dean of their school; a grade of W or F may be assigned by the instructor. The grade so assigned is recorded on the final grade report. Students will be allowed to withdraw from class during the last quarter of the semester only under extenuating circumstances. A written justification from a doctor, member of the clergy, advisor, etc., must be presented.

Each student is expected to adhere to high standards of ethical conduct, especially those related to cheating and plagiarism as outlined in the IU Code of Student Ethics (http://www.hoosiers.iupui.edu/studcode/stucode.htm#part3). The university may discipline a student for academic misconduct, which is defined as any activity which tends to undermine the academic integrity of the institution and undermine the educational process. Failure to comply with University policies will result in disciplinary actions ranging from warnings to expulsion.

If you find that you enjoy the concepts and ideas introduced in this course, you may find that pursuing a Certificate in Applied Computer Science would be worth your time. The Certificate program "introduces computer science principles, develops practical skills in market driven software applications and prepares students to be successful with emerging technologies. It is designed to supplement and enhance a primary degree program." It is comprised of six hours of prerequisite courses (MATH M118 and N241), nine hours of required, core courses and nine hours of required electives. If you are interested in finding more information about the Certificate in ACS, please schedule an appointment to discuss your options.

For more information, see the following URL:
http://www.cs.iupui.edu/academicprograms/certificate.html

System and Network Administration - Central Queensland University Study Guide

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System and Network Administration - Fedora Core 2
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Attendance at the lecture is required. You will be assigned a participation grade at the end of the semester based on your lecture attendance.

Distributed Education Students are required to view all the lectures. Instructors may give quizzes to ensure students are watching the lectures and assign a participation grade accordingly.

GRADING SCALE
98.00%-100.00% A+
94.00%-97.99% A
90.00%-93.99% A-
87.00%-89.99% B+
84.00%-86.99% B
80.00%-83.99% B-
77.00%-79.99% C+
74.00%-76.99% C
70.00%-73.99% C-
69.00%-69.99% D+
67.00%-68.99% D
65.00%-66.99% D-
Below 65.00% F

***Note: This grading scale is subject to change***

EXPLANATION OF LETTER GRADES:
A
A grade of "A" demonstrates extraordinarily high achievement. A grade of "A" represents student work that goes beyond expectations and is indicative of work that is highly creative and wholly original. A grade of "A" states that a student has complete command of the subject matter and is ready to study independently.

B
A grade of "B" represents solid and acceptable performance that is above average in comprehension. A grade of "B" represents student work that meets all stated objectives at an above-average level. A grade of "B" states that a student has a solid grounding in the subject matter.

C
A grade of "C" represents average performance and average comprehension. A grade of "C" represents student work that may meet stated objectives, but is representative of mediocre performance. A grade of "C" states that a student has only a marginal understanding of the subject matter.

D
A grade of "D" represents minimal performance that is below average in comprehension. A grade of "D" represents student work that meets only a few of the stated objectives at an below-average level. A grade of "D" states that a student has very little understanding of the subject matter.

F
A grade of "F" represents unacceptable performance that is far below average in comprehension. A grade of "F" represents student work that fails to meet the majority of stated objectives. A grade of "F " states that a student has little or no understanding of the subject matter.

FINAL GRADE DISTRIBUTION:

Labs:	40%
Midterm Exam:	20%
Final Exam:	20%
Final Project:	20%

There are 24-Hour Computer Labs on the IUPUI campus in the Business Building. The locations of the labs are BS3000 and BS3005. For a listing of all IUPUI Student Technology Center labs, see the web page at http://www.iupui.edu/~stctr/.

FALL 2005
ACTIVITY	DATE
Fall course listings available on-line	Dec 1, 2004
Priority registration appointment notices emailed	March 11
Fall schedule of classes booklets mailed (currently enrolled students only)	March 11
Fall schedule of classes booklets available through schools or divisions.	March 21
Students not enrolled can call for registration appointments starting	March 14
Priority registration	Mar 22 - Apr 1
Open registration: no appointment required	Apr 2 - Aug 31 6:00 pm
Late registration fee will be assessed	Beginning Aug 24
Drop/Add	Mar 22 - Aug 31 6:00 pm
First day Fall enrollments will be certified	Sept 1
For Fall payment information visit the Bursar's homepage
Weekday Classes Begin	Aug 24
Weekend College Classes Begin	Aug 26
Last day to waitlist classes	Aug 26
Labor Day - no classes	Sept 5
A transaction fee is assessed in addition to course fees beginning	Sept 1
Credit / Audit option deadline	Sept 13 6:00 pm
(Extra fee for credit/audit option) after 100% refund date	Sept 1 - Sept 13
Pass/Fail option deadline	Sept 13 6:00 pm
Mid-Term	Oct 19
Priority registration for Spring 2006	Oct 25 - Nov 4
Last date to withdraw - Requests for withdrawal after this date require extraordinary circumstances and rarely are granted	Nov 15
Thanksgiving Break - no classes	Nov 23 - Nov 27
Classes End (Weekday)	Dec 12
Final Examinations - Weekday classes	Dec 13 - Dec 19
Final Examinations - Weekend College classes	Dec 17 - Dec 18
Final Examinations - Common departmental	Dec 9 -10 -16 - 17 - 18
Grades available in OneStart	Dec 23
Transcripts with Fall grades available	Dec 23
Refund Schedule
100% refund period ends	Aug 31 6:00 pm
75% refund period ends	Sept 6 6:00 pm
50% refund period ends	Sept 13 6:00 pm
25% refund period ends	Sept 20 6:00 pm
Withdrawal Deadlines
Course deleted from record, no grade assigned (Advisor signature IS NOT required)	Mar22 - Aug 31 6:00 pm
Withdrawal with automatic grade of W (Advisor signature IS required)	Sept 1 - Oct 18 5:00 pm
Withdrawal with grade of W or F (Advisor and instructor signatures ARE required)	Oct 19 - Nov 15 5:00 pm
Oncourse Availability
Fall courses available in Oncourse to Faculty
Fall courses available in Oncourse to registered students