CSIT 327: Course Syllabus
(Administrative Scripting)

Contact Info:   

Thomas E. Blum
Office: H-133/124
Office Hours: Mon 10:30-11:30 & 4:00-5:00, Wed 10:30-11:30, Fri 10:30-11:30 or by appointment
Phone: 215-951-1139
e-mail: blum@lasalle.edu
Web: http://www.lasalle.edu/~blum

Description:

The course focuses on scripts used to automate installation, maintenance and analysis of operating systems, networks and applications. It will cover scripting languages used in Windows (with Active Directory) and Linux environments (bash). Students will be expected to use, modify and write scripts to create and manage users and groups, to manage backup, to install and update applications, to log usage, etc.

Meetings:

Mondays & Wednesdays 2:00-3:15

Location:

Holroyd 120

Course Calendar:

 http://www.lasalle.edu/~blum/c327-cal-s14.htm

Online Books:

To find one set of relevant ebooks in La Salle University Connelly Library collection, go to the online catalog and do a keyword search on "safari online".

Title(s) relevant to this course:
Microsoft Windows 8 administration pocket consultant/Stanek, William R
Installing and configuring Windows Server 2012 : training guide/Tulloch, Mitch
Ubuntu unleashed/Helmke, Matthew
Microsoft Windows 7 unleashed/McFedries, Paul

Learning Objetives:

 Students should be able to
  • Install and maintain Linux and Windows operating systems -- both manually and using automation.
  • Use commands to navigate the file system and manipulate files.
  • Write scripts that combine tasks to automate adminitsrative procedures.
  • Use basic programming constructs (conditions, loops, arrays, strings, file IO, objects, etc.) in the administrative scripting context.
  • Use Directory Services (such as Active Directory).

Assessment:      

 The components of the course will be weighted as follows
    Tests: 32% 2 tests
    Final: 16% The final is cumulative with an emphasis on any previously untested material.
    Homework: 16%  
    Labs: 32%  
    Class: 4%  

In addition,

  • Homeworks and labs are to be done individually unless explicitly stated otherwise.
  • There will be two open-book, open-notes exams in which you will write code and a final of the same format. The date of a test will be announced at least one week before it is given.
  • If at any time you take information from any source (book, website, etc.), that source should be cited. Failing to do so may be considered plagiarism and thus cheating.
  • A late penalty of 10 pts (out of 100) will be deducted from your score for each week an assignment is late.
  • The plus/minus grading system will be used.
  • Attendance will be taken.
  • Absences, lateness, etc. will be reflected in the class portion of the grade. More than three unexcused absences may result in the lowering of a grade.
  • Make-up tests are given at the discretion of the professor. You have to meet with me to discuss the reason for missing the exam and to schedule a make-up.
  • The students should keep all returned materials (tests, homeworks, labs, and so on) until a final grade is received for the course.
  • It is the responsibility of the students to keep copies of all submitted materials (tests, homeworks, labs, and so on) until a final grade is received for the course.

Classroom Behavior:

While in the classroom, students should behave in a manner that is neither distracting to nor disrespectful to the professor or other students. Cell phones should be turned off.

Cheating:

 When using materials from a book, website, etc., the source must be cited; otherwise it is considered plagiarism. Claiming another's work as your own is cheating. A student caught cheating will receive a score of zero. Cheating may result in a reduction of the final grade. Repeated cheating can result in a failing grade for the course. Asking another for help on part of a homework is acceptable; handing in duplicate or nearly duplicate work is not. If you require a significant amount of assitance, you should seek my help. Finally, openly allowing your work to be copied is also cheating.