Graduate and Continuing Studies

UNIX System Administration 

Unix has become an increasingly popular operating system, as reflected in the high demand for UNIX systems administrators. Completion of this certificate program can enhance students opportunities for employment in this field. In order to function well in these courses, students should have good programming skills and prior knowledge of computer systems.

Required Courses

CT 232 Introduction to UNIX
This course covers the fundamental UNIX utilities, the file structure, the vi editor, the Bourne, C, and Korn shells, programming scripts, system administration, networking, and the kernel. This course will involve the use of the Linux operating system which is a multi-user, multi-tasking operating system.

CT 234 UNIX System Administration
Students are prepared to administer a UNIX operating system. Topics include the responsibilities of the super user, how to bring up and shut down a system, add users, back up files, set up new devices, and check the integrity of a file system. This course will involve the use of the Linux operating system which is a multi-user, multi-tasking operating system. (Prerequisite: CT 232)

CT 252 Advanced UNIX Programming
The required courses will help individuals acquire those computer skills that are in demand, enhance their marketability, and give them an edge in today's competitive job market. The topics covered in this certificate; C programming, Shell scripting, UNIX and Linux all have achieved prominence in the software industry. Prerequisite: Good programming skills and prior knowledge of computer systems. (Prerequisite: CT234)

CT 246 Programming in C
C is a general purpose programming language that features economy of expression, modern control flow and data structures, and a rich set of operators. Cs unique ability to operate well at both system and application levels will be examined through program design and implementation. This course will involve the use of the Linux operating system which is a multi-user, multi-tasking operating system. (Prerequisite: Prior programming experience)