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Linux Essentials

Course Description:

As one of the most successful open source collaborations, Linux has evolved into the most reliable operating system on the planet. It’s used for embedded systems to virtually all supercomputers for a good reason. Nearly every IT job requires some Linux knowledge. This course is a combination of two courses, Linux Unhatched and Linux Essentials. Students will begin to wade into the shallow end of Linux, the back-end operating system used by global titans such as Facebook, Google, Microsoft, NASA, Tesla, Amazon and more. Students walk away with a clear understanding of Linux and are guided step-by-step through a series of hands-on virtual machine activities. Students will then continue their knowledge of Linux exam objectives that will be needed for the CompTIA A+ Certification exams and prepare you for the demanding pace of NDG Linux 1.

This course is offered in partnership with Michigan Information Technology Training, LLC.

Course Details:

Course Title (District): Linux Essentials
Course Title (NCES SCED) : Essentials of Network Operating Systems
Course Provider : Michigan Virtual
Content Provided By : Michigan Information Technology Training, LLC
Online Instructor Provided By : Michigan Information Technology Training, LLC
Standards Addressed : Michigan Center for Career and Technical Education
Alignment Document : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IW7eHYVwIPffB3gX9gelwemV-NlipXlB5MFx8_0nmEE/edit?usp=sharing
Academic Terms : Accelerated, Semester, Trimester
NCES SCED Code :
Subject Area : Computer and Information Sciences
Course Identifier : Essentials of Network Operating Systems
Course Level : High School (Secondary)
Available Credit : 0.5
Sequence : 1 of 3

How To Enroll:

Enrollment Website : https://slp.michiganvirtual.org/
Email : [email protected]
Phone : (888) 889-2840

Students and Parents: It is important to work closely with your local school counselor or registrar to follow the school's enrollment procedures. By clicking the "Start Registration Request" button below, you will be able to notify the school of your interest in registering for the online course. However, it is the responsibility of the district or school to review the registration request and approve or deny the request. Please make a note to follow up with your school after submitting a registration request.

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Additional Course Information:

Additional Cost Description:

None

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to...

  • Identify the components of the Linux Operating System
  • Explain some of the considerations for choosing an operating system
  • Define open source software and licensing
  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of working with Linux
  • Use help commands and navigate help systems within Linux
  • Manage Linux files and directories
  • Search and extract data from Linux files
  • Automate tasks with the use of scripting
  • Identify the components of desktop and server computers
  • Catalogue where data is stored on a Linux System
  • Querying vital network settings for a Linux computer on a Local Area Network
  • Identifying various types of users on a Linux system
  • Creating users and groups on a Linux system
  • Managing Linux file permissions and ownership
  • Distinguish special Linux directories and files

NSQ National Standards for Quality Online Courses

Rating Comments
A1. A course overview and syllabus are included in the online course Pilot: Review Pending
A2. Minimum computer skills and digital literacy skills expected of the learner are clearly stated.* Pilot: Review Pending
A3. The instructor’s biographical information and information on how to communicate with the instructor are provided to learners and other stakeholders. Pilot: Review Pending
A4. Learner expectations and policies are clearly stated and readily accessible within the introductory material of the course. Pilot: Review Pending
A5. Minimum technology requirements for the course are clearly stated, and information on how to obtain the technologies is provided.* Pilot: Review Pending
A6. Grading policies and practices are clearly defined in accordance with course content learning expectations. Pilot: Review Pending
A7. The online course provides a clear description or link to the technical support offered and how to obtain it.* Pilot: Review Pending
A8. Learners are offered an orientation prior to the start of the online course. Pilot: Review Pending

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B1. The online course objectives or competencies are measurable and clearly state what the learner will be able to demonstrate as a result of successfully completing the course.* Pilot: Review Pending
B2. The online course expectations are consistent with course-level objectives or competencies, are representative of the structure of the course, and are clearly stated. Pilot: Review Pending
B3. The online course content is aligned with accepted state and/or other accepted content standards, where applicable.* Pilot: Review Pending
B4. Digital literacy and communication skills are incorporated and taught as an integral part of the curriculum.* Pilot: Review Pending
B5. Supplemental learning resources and related instructional materials are available to support and enrich learning and are aligned to the specific content being delivered.* Pilot: Review Pending
B6. The online course content and supporting materials reflect a culturally diverse perspective that is free of bias.* Pilot: Review Pending
B7. The online course materials (e.g., textbooks, primary source documents, OER) that support course content standards are accurate and current. Pilot: Review Pending
B8. The online course is free of adult content and avoids unnecessary advertisements.* Pilot: Review Pending
B9. Copyright and licensing status for any third-party content is appropriately cited and easily found. Pilot: Review Pending
B10. Documentation and other support materials are available to support effective online course facilitation.* Pilot: Review Pending
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C1. The online course design includes activities that guide learners toward promoting ownership of their learning and self-monitoring. Pilot: Review Pending
C2. The online course’s content and learning activities promote the achievement of the stated learning objectives or competencies. Pilot: Review Pending
C3. The online course is organized by units and lessons that fall into a logical sequence. Pilot: Review Pending
C4. The online course content is appropriate to the reading level of the intended learners.* Pilot: Review Pending
C5. The online course design includes introductory assignments or activities to engage learners within the first week of the course. Pilot: Review Pending
C6. The online course provides learners with multiple learning paths as appropriate, based on learner needs, that engage learners in a variety of ways. Pilot: Review Pending
C7. The online course provides regular opportunities for learner-learner interaction. Pilot: Review Pending
C8. The online course design provides opportunities for learner-instructor interaction, including opportunities for regular feedback about learner progress.* Pilot: Review Pending
C9. Online course instructional materials and resources present content in an effective, engaging, and appropriate manner.* Pilot: Review Pending
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D1. Learner assessments are linked to stated course, unit, or lesson-level objectives or competencies. Pilot: Review Pending
D2. Valid course assessments measure learner progress toward mastery of content. Pilot: Review Pending
D3. Assessment practices provide routine and varied opportunities for self-monitoring and reflection of learning.* Pilot: Review Pending
D4. Assessment materials provide the learner with the flexibility to demonstrate mastery in a variety of ways.* Pilot: Review Pending
D5. Rubrics that clearly define expectations for varied levels of proficiency are created and shared with learners.* Pilot: Review Pending
Rating Comments
E1. Online course navigation is logical, consistent, and efficient from the learner’s point of view.* Pilot: Review Pending
E2. The online course design facilitates readability.* Pilot: Review Pending
E3. The online course provides accessible course materials and activities to meet the needs of diverse learners.* Pilot: Review Pending
E4. Course multimedia facilitate ease of use.* Pilot: Review Pending
E5. Vendor accessibility statements are provided for all technologies required in the course.* Pilot: Review Pending
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F1. Educational tools ensure learner privacy and maintain confidentiality of learner information in accordance with local, state, and national laws for learner data. Pilot: Review Pending
F2. The online course tools support the learning objectives or competencies.* Pilot: Review Pending
F3. The online course provides options for the instructor to adapt learning activities to accommodate learners’ needs and preferences.* Pilot: Review Pending
F4. The course allows instructors to control the release of content.* Pilot: Review Pending
F5. The course provides the necessary technical functionality to score and record assessments and calculate earned course points or grades.* Pilot: Review Pending
Rating Comments
G1. The online course uses multiple methods and sources of input for assessing course effectiveness. Pilot: Review Pending
G2. The online course is reviewed to ensure that the course is current. Pilot: Review Pending
G3. The online course is updated on a continuous improvement cycle for effectiveness based on the findings from ongoing reviews. Pilot: Review Pending

Review Conducted By: Michigan Virtual
Date of Review: 01/04/2022

Module 1: Basic Command Syntax
Module 2: Printing Working Directory
Module 3: Changing Directories
Module 4: Administrative Access
Module 5: Permissions
Module 6: Moving Files
Module 7: Copying Files
Module 8: Removing Files
Module 9: Filtering Input
Module 10: Network Configuration
Module 11: Viewing Processes
Module 12: Package Management
Module 13: Updating Passwords
Module 14: Text Editor
Module 15: Ownership and Permissions
Module 16: Introduction to Linux
Module 17: Open Source Applications / Licenses
Module 18: Using Linux
Module 19: Command Line Skills
Module 20: Getting Help
Module 21: Working with Files / Directories
Module 22: Archiving and Compression
Module 23: Pipes, Redirection and REGEX
Module 24: Basic Scripting
Module 25: Understanding Computer Hardware
Module 26: Managing Packaging and Processes
Module 27: Network Configuration
Module 28: System and User Security
Module 29: Managing Users and Groups
Module 30: Special Permissions, Links and File Locations

Term Type Enrollment Opens Enrollment Ends Random Draw Date Enrollment Drop Date Course Starts Course Ends # of Seats Course Fee Potential Additional Costs
Trimester 11/01/2021 01/21/2022 11/01/2021 11/30/2021 11/05/2021 02/04/2022 30 $525
Trimester 11/01/2021 01/21/2022 11/01/2021 12/07/2021 11/12/2021 02/11/2022 30 $525
Trimester 11/01/2021 01/21/2022 11/01/2021 12/14/2021 11/19/2021 02/18/2022 30 $525
Trimester 11/01/2021 01/21/2022 11/01/2021 12/28/2021 12/03/2021 03/04/2022 30 $525
Trimester 11/01/2021 01/21/2022 11/01/2021 01/04/2022 12/10/2021 03/11/2022 30 $525
Trimester 11/01/2021 01/21/2022 11/01/2021 01/11/2022 12/17/2021 03/18/2022 30 $525
Trimester 11/01/2021 01/21/2022 11/01/2021 02/01/2022 01/07/2022 04/08/2022 30 $525
Trimester 11/01/2021 01/21/2022 11/01/2021 02/08/2022 01/14/2022 04/15/2022 30 $525
Semester 11/01/2021 02/04/2022 11/01/2021 02/01/2022 01/07/2022 05/27/2022 100 $525
Semester 11/01/2021 02/04/2022 11/01/2021 02/08/2022 01/14/2022 06/03/2022 100 $525
Semester 11/01/2021 02/04/2022 11/01/2021 02/15/2022 01/21/2022 06/10/2022 100 $525
Semester 11/01/2021 02/04/2022 11/01/2021 02/22/2022 01/28/2022 06/17/2022 100 $525
Semester 11/01/2021 03/18/2022 11/01/2021 04/12/2022 01/31/2022 06/17/2022 100 $525
Trimester 11/01/2021 04/08/2022 11/01/2021 03/01/2022 02/04/2022 05/06/2022 30 $525
Trimester 11/01/2021 04/08/2022 11/01/2021 03/08/2022 02/11/2022 05/13/2022 30 $525
Trimester 11/01/2021 04/08/2022 11/01/2021 03/15/2022 02/18/2022 05/20/2022 30 $525
Trimester 11/01/2021 04/08/2022 11/01/2021 03/22/2022 02/25/2022 05/27/2022 30 $525
Trimester 11/01/2021 04/08/2022 11/01/2021 03/29/2022 03/04/2022 06/03/2022 30 $525
Trimester 11/01/2021 04/08/2022 11/01/2021 04/05/2022 03/11/2022 06/10/2022 30 $525
Trimester 11/01/2021 04/08/2022 11/01/2021 04/12/2022 03/18/2022 06/17/2022 30 $525
Drop Policy Completion Policy Term Type Enrollment Opens Enrollment Ends
Students have 25 days to drop from their enrollment start date. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. Trimester 11/01/2021 01/21/2022
Students have 25 days to drop from their enrollment start date. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. Trimester 11/01/2021 01/21/2022
Students have 25 days to drop from their enrollment start date. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. Trimester 11/01/2021 01/21/2022
Students have 25 days to drop from their enrollment start date. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. Trimester 11/01/2021 01/21/2022
Students have 25 days to drop from their enrollment start date. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. Trimester 11/01/2021 01/21/2022
Students have 25 days to drop from their enrollment start date. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. Trimester 11/01/2021 01/21/2022
Students have 25 days to drop from their enrollment start date. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. Trimester 11/01/2021 01/21/2022
Students have 25 days to drop from their enrollment start date. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. Trimester 11/01/2021 01/21/2022
Students have 25 days to drop from their enrollment start date. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. Semester 11/01/2021 02/04/2022
Students have 25 days to drop from their enrollment start date. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. Semester 11/01/2021 02/04/2022
Students have 25 days to drop from their enrollment start date. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. Semester 11/01/2021 02/04/2022
Students have 25 days to drop from their enrollment start date. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. Semester 11/01/2021 02/04/2022
Students have 25 days to drop from their enrollment start date. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. Semester 11/01/2021 03/18/2022
Students have 25 days to drop from their enrollment start date. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. Trimester 11/01/2021 04/08/2022
Students have 25 days to drop from their enrollment start date. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. Trimester 11/01/2021 04/08/2022
Students have 25 days to drop from their enrollment start date. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. Trimester 11/01/2021 04/08/2022
Students have 25 days to drop from their enrollment start date. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. Trimester 11/01/2021 04/08/2022
Students have 25 days to drop from their enrollment start date. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. Trimester 11/01/2021 04/08/2022
Students have 25 days to drop from their enrollment start date. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. Trimester 11/01/2021 04/08/2022
Students have 25 days to drop from their enrollment start date. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. Trimester 11/01/2021 04/08/2022
Students can use email or the private message system within the Student Learning Portal to access highly qualified teachers when they need instructor assistance. Students will also receive feedback on their work inside the learning management system. The Instructor Info area of their course may describe additional communication options.
  • A computer with either Windows (7 or later), Linux, Macintosh Operating System, or Chromebook. Chromebook users will need to contact their instructor to request installation of a virtual machine.
  • Reliable Internet Access;
  • Ability to download and install Packet Tracer, a stand-alone program that is required for all Cisco NetAcademy Courses;
  • Ability to download/upload PDF files as well as Packet Tracer files (.pka);
  • A PDF reader to complete assignments (Recommend: Adobe Reader); Note: All Reading Guides/Labs are fillable PDF files.
  • Up to date Chrome and/or Firefox Web Browser to access the curriculum;
  • Java (JRE) to access Packet Tracer testing environment;
  • Students also require access to YouTube.

Please review the Michigan Virtual Technology Requirements: https://michiganvirtual.org/about/support/knowledge-base/technical-requirements/