16 credits minimum
Computer Sciences and Information Systems Division
Taylorsville Redwood Campus, BB 109, (801) 957-5150
General Information, (801) 957-4073
www.slcc.edu/csis
CSIS Academic Advisor, BB 130A, (801) 957-4286
Program Faculty:
Professors − Jimmy Chen, Gordon Frisbey, Susumu Kasai, Randy Koziatek, Lorna Wells, Bruce Worthen
Associate Professors − Paul Anstall, Robert Baird, Marilyn Hibbert, Philip Nielson
Assistant Professors − Zahra Atashi, Roderick Buhler, Edward Walsh
Instructors − Dan Pope, Margarethe Posch
Program Description: A study of the Linux operating system, including desktop, server and enterprise environments. Including terminal emulation, use of system editors, basic Linux command, writing script files and introductory system management concepts.
Career Opportunities: The use of Linux is growing and increasing market share within the IT community. The future IT person will have to be aware if not familiar with Linux in a business environment.
NOTE: This Certificate of Proficiency is eligible for financial aid if it is a part of a financial aid eligible program such as an AS or AAS degree. Courses within the certificate may also be eligible if taken as part of a financial aid eligible program. Please check with the Financial Aid Office to determine if the Certificate of Proficiency and classes are eligible.
| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes |
| Students will become aware of Linux as a Desktop and Server option. |
1 - Substantive Knowledge |
| Students will create user accounts with appropriate permissions for specific roles/types of users. |
1 - Substantive Knowledge |
| Students will remotely access their PC through desktop sharing and remote file access. |
1 - Substantive Knowledge |
| Analyze a set of hardware requirements for OS solutions. |
4 - Think Critically 2 - Communicate Effectively |
| Recognize the ethical considerations of utilizing technology in business. |
5 - Civic Engagement and/or Working Professionally |
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