CS 181.2 Linux Administration 1 Description: In this course, students will learn the basic concepts of system administration and covers the fundamentals of the Linux operating system, system architecture, installation, command line and file system. The course also helps prepare students for the exam objectives aligned to the first half of the Linux Professional Institute (www.LPI.org) LPIC-1 Linux Administrator first certification exam. Individuals who successfully complete this course will understand Linux system architecture, Linux installation and packages, Linux command line, device basics and the Linux file system. Knowledge of Linux is a helpful skill for a wide variety of careers in business and Information Technology fields. Many emerging and growing career opportunities including big data, cloud computing, cybersecurity, information systems, networking, programming, and software development (to name a few) require basic to advanced knowledge of the Linux command line. Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 Repeatability: Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP Grading Type: Grade or P/NP Sections listed are for Fall 2025

Sect Days Hours Instructor Location Room Units Status Total Seats Current Enrollment Seats Remaining Date Begin/End Date Final Exam Books 0833 F F 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Skagerberg E Skagerberg E Online Call Building, Petaluma Campus Online PC 643 3.00 Open 34 32 2 08/22-12/12 09/12-09/12 12/19/2025     This is a hybrid class, conducted and recorded online weekly starting August 22 on Fridays from 10:00am-1:00pm, but with one in-person session in the classroom on Friday, September 12, 10:00am-1:00pm, in PC Call Building room 643 on the Petaluma campus. Live attendance is not required in any course meetings. For further information, contact instructor: eskagerberg@santarosa.edu.