May 29, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Catalog

CIA 203 - Open-Source Client Operating Systems


Credit Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: CIS 130  
Session Cycle: FL

This Open-Source Client Operating System course intends to provide students with an understanding of the roles of an open-source client operating system. Including its installation, its essential functions, and the services provided by the operating system. Students will apply the knowledge gained to successfully install, securely configure, operate, and maintain an open-source client operating system.

Notes:  

Business Division

Theory Hours: 45

Learning Outcomes:  

  1. Implement basic virtualization.

Applies to Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, A.A.S.  Outcome C.

Applies to Computer Information Systems: System Administration Specialist, A.A.S.  Outcome C.

  2. Install and maintain open-source client operating system.

Applies to Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, A.A.S.  Outcome C.

Applies to Computer Information Systems: System Administration Specialist, A.A.S.  Outcome C.

  3.  Create user accounts.

Applies to Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, A.A.S.  Outcome C.

Applies to Computer Information Systems: System Administration Specialist, A.A.S.  Outcome C.

  4. Create and use file systems.  

Applies to Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, A.A.S.  Outcome C.

Applies to Computer Information Systems: System Administration Specialist, A.A.S.  Outcome C.

  5. Utilize the command-line interface.  

Applies to Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, A.A.S.  Outcome C.

Applies to Computer Information Systems: System Administration Specialist, A.A.S.  Outcome C.

  6. Configure basic networking. 

Applies to Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, A.A.S.  Outcome C.

Applies to Computer Information Systems: System Administration Specialist, A.A.S.  Outcome C.

  7.  Configure essential security.

Applies to Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, A.A.S.  Outcome C.

Applies to Computer Information Systems: System Administration Specialist, A.A.S.  Outcome C.