Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Operating Systems Administration
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COSC2534 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2013, Sem 1 2015, Sem 2 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 2 2016 |
COSC2534 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2018, Sem 2 2018, Sem 2 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020 |
COSC2534 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
520T Future Technologies |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 2 2024, Sem 1 2025 |
Course Coordinator: Geetu Sharma
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 4475
Course Coordinator Email: geetu.sharma@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 57.5.36
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Basic understanding of an Operating System and basic principles of Networking.
Course Description
The course provides a practical introduction to windows server 2012 and R2. During the course you will be learning how to implement different types of servers, configure Hyper-V, Powershell, Active Directory, group policy, manage server images and files services with disk encryption.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the development of the following program learning outcomes for AD006 Associate Degree in Information Technology:
• Enabling Knowledge
• Critical Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Communications
• Responsibility
On completion of this course you should be able to:
1. Install and configure windows server 2012 and core with its application in a virtual environment
2. Distinguish between the different roles and features in windows Server 2012 and implementation
3. Outline the key features and functions of Hyper-V.
4. Explain the role of PowerShell and its applications
5. Install and configure Active Directory, DNS and other applications
6. Create and manage Group Policy objects and deploy images.
Overview of Learning Activities
The primary learning activities will be laboratory work and theory.
The laboratory work is devoted to learning and navigating a windows server environment.
You will be given a series of lab exercises to be completed during the semester on how to navigate a Windows Server and test those applications that you deployed.
Overview of Learning Resources
A list of recommended learning resources will be provided including references and web sources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning. Student learning resources also include access to computer laboratories and relevant software.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program, you can access online learning tools and resources for your program and associated courses from the RMIT student website. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
RMIT will provide you with specific course materials for learning through our online system (Canvas). The course and workshop notes are posted on Canvas. https://rmit.instructure.com
RMIT Library
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library.
The library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing along with specific subject guides.
The computer science subject guide is located at rmit.libguides.com/compsci and can provide useful references to further augment your studies.
The library also provides a variety of resources including databases, e-journals, e-books and websites. You can find more information on Library services at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester and feedback will be given on all assessment tasks. This course has no hurdle requirements.
Assessment tasks
Assessment 1: Practical skills test 1 30%
Individual
(This assessment task supports CLOs 1 to 3)
Assessment 2: Practical skills test 2 30%
Individual
(This assessment task supports CLOs 4 to 6)
Assessment 3: Online Exams 40%
Individual
Total weighting towards final grade (%): 40%
Online Exam Stage 1 - 20% (This assessment task supports CLOs 1 to 3)
Online Exam Stage 2 - 20% (This assessment task supports CLOs 4 to 6)