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LINUX/Open Source Skills Achievement Award
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
Catalog Year 2022-2023 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Skills Achievement Award
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
For more information, visit the Dallas College Computer Information Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Computer Information Networking Security Awards. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the LINUX/Open Source Skills Achievement Award. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
This sequence is for students interested in learning the LINUX Operating System up to an intermediate level and the basics of Open Source software. LINUX topics covered include LINUX commands, file system structure, system editors and simple shell programming. Open Source topics include LINUX installation. Courses that complete the certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 8 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
PREREQUISITE
Basic understanding of personal computer and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301 or equivalent experience approved by designated personnel.
SEMESTER 1
ITSC 1416 – Linux Installation and Configuration
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing and for assistance in preparing for job search.
Total Hours: 4
SEMESTER 2
CHOOSE ONE:
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the LINUX/Open Source Skills Achievement Award.
Total Hours: 4
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 8 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS