VENDOR CERTIFICATION FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY B
CSE2BVX
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject covers several industry recognised certifications from the Linux Professional Institute. It teaches both the LPI Linux Essentials entry level certification and more advanced LPIC-1Exam 101. It validates the candidates technical abilities in installing and configuring a computer running Linux and in using the command line. Students are encouraged to subsequently pursue the LPIC-1 Exam 102 to enable them to gain the full LPIC-1: System Administrator certification.
School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: CSE2NFX and must be enrolled in SBAIO.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Test Out: Linux Pro | Prescribed | 2016 | Testout |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain the major components of the Linux operating system
- Activities:
- Self-paced online learning activities, webinars and online discussion forums.
02. Perform basic system administration tasks (i.e. user/group management) using the command line
- Activities:
- Practical activities using VirtualBox or similar tools/technologies
03. Explain the basic system architecture of a Linux system
- Activities:
- Webinars and discussion forums
04. Perform Linux installation and package management
- Activities:
- Practical activities using VirtualBox or similar tools/technologies
05. Use the command line to perform process management (i.e. kills a process)
- Activities:
- Self-paced practical activities from the virtual environment "TestOut" where students can work within a simulated environment.
06. Use a command line based text editor (e.g. vi)
- Activities:
- Webinars and discussion forums, including practical demonstrations, to describe the various technical concepts.
07. Perform basic file management
- Activities:
- Self-paced online practical activities, exercises and online discussion forums.
08. Process text streams using filters
- Activities:
- Self-paced online practical activities, exercises and online discussion forums.
Online, 2017, Study Block 9, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 37 - 48
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 37 to week 48 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (30 minutes) | Multiple Choice Test | 10 | 01 |
| Practical assessment (equivalent to 1,200 words) | Install and configure a Linux system within a virtualization | 30 | 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
| Certification : Linux Essentials (equivalent to 1,600 words) | Certification exam | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Certification : LPIC-1 Exam 101 (equivalent to 800 words) | Certification exam | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 41 - 52
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 41 to week 52 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (30 minutes) | Multiple Choice Test | 10 | 01 |
| Practical assessment (equivalent to 1,200 words) | Install and configure a Linux system within a virtualization | 30 | 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
| Certification : Linux Essentials (equivalent to 1,600 words) | Certification exam | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Certification : LPIC-1 Exam 101 (equivalent to 800 words) | Certification exam | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (30 minutes) | Multiple Choice Test | 10 | 01 |
| Practical assessment (equivalent to 1,200 words) | Install and configure a Linux system within a virtualization | 30 | 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
| Certification : Linux Essentials (equivalent to 1,600 words) | Certification exam | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Certification : LPIC-1 Exam 101 (equivalent to 800 words) | Certification exam | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 12, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (30 minutes) | Multiple Choice Test | 10 | 01 |
| Practical assessment (equivalent to 1,200 words) | Install and configure a Linux system within a virtualization | 30 | 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
| Certification : Linux Essentials (equivalent to 1,600 words) | Certification exam | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Certification : LPIC-1 Exam 101 (equivalent to 800 words) | Certification exam | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |