Grade Policy

Grade Scale:
            90%  - 100%         A

            80%  -  89%          B

            70%  -  79%          C                                          I don’t curve.

            60%  -  69%          D

            0%    -  59%          F

Basis for Grades

Chapter Quizzes

30 in number, over textbook chapters

Each Quiz will be over Two Chapters.

1% of your grade, total weight 30%

T/F, Multiple Choice, Fill-In

Open book, Multiple Attempts. Highest Grade

Labs

15 in number

2% of your grade, total weight 30%

Application oriented, e.g., format a document

Will cover specific programs and can be cumulative

Open book

Online Participation

Since this is an Online Course; your participation online will count towards 10% of your grade. Participation means attending Webex Sessions, answering & asking questions, and participating in forums.

Lecture Exams

2 in number

15% each, Total weight 30%

T/F, multiple choices, Fill-In

Will cover specific chapters and appendices (see schedule)

LockDown Browser Required

LockDown Browser Requirement

This course requires the use of LockDown Browser for online exams. Watch this video to get a basic understanding of LockDown Browser:

https://www.respondus.com/products/lockdown-browser/student-movie.shtml

Download Instructions
Download and install LockDown Browser from this link:

https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=999134577

Once Installed

• Start LockDown Browser
• Log into Blackboard Learn
• Navigate to the test

Note: You won't be able to access tests with a standard web browser. If this is tried, an error message will indicate that the test requires the use of LockDown Browser. Simply start LockDown Browser and navigate back to the exam to continue.

Guidelines
When taking an online test, follow these guidelines:

• [If testing is to occur at a designated location, such as a testing center, add those instructions here.]
• [If applicable] Select a location where you won't be interrupted
• Before starting the test, know how much time is available for it, and also that you've allotted sufficient time to complete it
• Turn off all mobile devices, phones, etc. and don't have them within reach
• Clear your area of all external materials - books, papers, other computers, or devices
• Remain at your desk or workstation for the duration of the test
• LockDown Browser will prevent you from accessing other websites or applications; you will be unable to exit the test until all questions are completed and submitted

Getting Help
Several resources are available if you encounter problems with LockDown Browser:

• The Windows and Mac versions of LockDown Browser have a "Help Center" button located on the toolbar. Use the "System & Network Check" to troubleshoot issues. If an exam requires you to use a webcam, also run the "Webcam Check" from this area
• [As applicable, insert information about your institution's help desk, including details about how to contact them. Some help desks want students to run the "System & Network Check" and the "Webcam Check" before they are contacted - and even, to forward the results of these checks at the time of opening a ticket.]
• Respondus has a Knowledge Base available from support.respondus.com. Select the "Knowledge Base" link and then select "Respondus LockDown Browser" as the product. If your problem is with a webcam, select "Respondus Monitor" as your product
• If you're still unable to resolve a technical issue with LockDown Browser, go to support.respondus.com and select "Submit a Ticket". Provide detailed information about your problem and what steps you took to resolve it

Use of ACC Testing Center

All testing is currently online.  While campuses are closed, exams for courses will be online tests that students can take from home.  For more information about online testing at ACC, visit the Online Testing resource page: https://www.austincc.edu/academic-and-career-programs/acconline/testing.

Exception to Grade Reduction

To prevent grade reduction, you must meet the following conditions:

1. You must have experienced an unforeseen and sudden emergency.  Note:  getting behind in the course is not an unforeseen emergency.
2. You must present Professor Wade documented proof of your emergency.
3. You must contact Professor Wade in person, by phone, or by e-mail of your emergency on or before the exam deadline date or the exam administration date and time.

Retesting & Extra Credit

Quizzes can be taken multiple times until the end of the Semester, with the highest grade awarded. Labs can be resubmitted until the end of the semester. Mid-term and Final Exams can be taken only once. No Retesting of Mid-term or Final Exam is permitted. Unless an extra lab is provided, no additional Extra Credit can be awarded.

Important Grading Notes

Grades will be posted as they are earned throughout the semester.  You must report (in writing) all grading issues within seven calendar days of the grade being posted.  If you have not reported a grading issue within the seven calendar days, then the grade will be final. 

Grades are based on achievement, not effort.

Reading to follow the Schedule below;

Advanced study of the UNIX operating system. Includes advanced concepts of system management and communication, the installation and maintenance of software, network security, and data integrity issues.

Course Rationale

This course is designed to introduce students to the skills needed to install, update, manage and administer a UNIX operating system using Linux as the model.

Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes
 

1. Analyze system and administrative information about UNIX using Linux.
2. Apply commonly used skills and commands, vocabulary, operation and utilities required for the systems management and administration of a UNIX system, using Linux Investigate emerging technology in shaping new processes, strategies and business models.
3. Install, configure and maintain Linux Server.
4. Design, install and maintain Windows client and Linux client with the LINUX Server
5. Translate and develop command line instruction, the file system, shells, shell scripts, networking, Protocols, Utilities, Printing, system backup and restores.
6. Develop & maintain DHCP, BIND, Masquerading, SAMBA, Apache, NIS & MAIL