CSCI 6175
Systems
Administration
Syllabus for Fall 2017
Web:
faculty.utrgv.edu/john.abraham
Please check my website every week
for updates.
Instructor
Name: Dr. john p. abraham
Term: FALL 2017
Telephone
Number: 956-665-3550
Email: john.abraham@utrgv.edu
Meeting Times
and Location: tuesdays 8:45pm in Eng 1.274
Office
Location: Eng 3.276
Office Hours: MW
9:30-10:30 am MW 12:00-1:30 pm
The course will be
handled by Mr. Robert Jackson, Faculty and Research Support Manager, UTRGV, who
is very experienced in systems administration
Here
are some powerpoint slides you can review: ppt1 ppt2 ppt3 ppt4 ppt5 ppt6
Course
Description: Presentation and analysis of literature in a
selected area. May be
repeated as topics vary. A total
of six hours may be counted toward fulfillment of degree requirements.
Learning Objectives/Course Outcomes: Upon completion of this
course students will be able to program, utilize, and or configure a developing
computer technology that is in high demand.
Attendance requirement: This is a seminar course and your attendance and participation is required. I will allow one excused absence; more absences will lead to a lower grade. UTRGV’s attendance policy excuses students from attending class if they are participating in officially sponsored university activities, such as athletics; for observance of religious holy days; or for military service. Students should contact the instructor in advance of the excused absence and arrange to make up missed work or examinations.
Course
Structure and grading: Attendance 20%
remaining 20% is based on grades on lab exercises and the final project. Please submit all assignments to
blackboard.
STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITIES: If you have a documented
disability (physical, psychological, learning, or other disability which
affects your academic performance) and would like to receive academic
accommodations, please inform your instructor and contact Student Accessibility
Services to schedule an appointment to initiate services. It is recommended
that you schedule an appointment with Student Accessibility Services before
classes start. However, accommodations can be provided at any time. Brownsville Campus: Student
Accessibility Services is located in Cortez Hall Room 129 and can be contacted
by phone at (956) 882-7374 (Voice) or via email at ability@utrgv.edu. Edinburg Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in 108
University Center and can be contacted by phone at (956) 665-7005 (Voice),
(956) 665-3840 (Fax), or via email at ability@utrgv.edu.
MANDATORY COURSE EVALUATION PERIOD: Students are
required to complete an ONLINE evaluation of this course, accessed through your
UTRGV account (http://my.utrgv.edu/home);
you will be contacted through email with further instructions. Students who complete their evaluations will
have priority access to their grades.
ATTENDANCE:
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and may be dropped from the course for excessive absences. UTRGV’s attendance policy excuses students from attending class if they are participating in officially sponsored university activities, such as athletics; for observance of religious holy days; or for military service. Students should contact the instructor in advance of the excused absence and arrange to make up missed work or examinations.
SCHOLASTIC INTEGRITY:
As members of a community dedicated to Honesty, Integrity and Respect, students are reminded that those who engage in scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and expulsion from the University. Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to: cheating, plagiarism, and collusion; submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person; taking an examination for another person; any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student; or the attempt to commit such acts. Since scholastic dishonesty harms the individual, all students and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced (Board of Regents Rules and Regulations and UTRGV Academic Integrity Guidelines). All scholastic dishonesty incidents will be reported to the Dean of Students.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION, and VIOLENCE: In accordance with UT System regulations, your instructor is a “responsible employee” for reporting purposes under Title IX regulations and so must report any instance, occurring during a student’s time in college, of sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence, or sexual harassment about which she/he becomes aware during this course through writing, discussion, or personal disclosure. More information can be found at www.utrgv.edu/equity including confidential resources available on campus. The faculty and staff of UTRGV actively strive to provide a learning, working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect in an environment free from sexual misconduct and discrimination.
COURSE DROPS: According to UTRGV policy, students may drop any class without penalty earning a grade of DR until the official drop date. Following that date, students must be assigned a letter grade and can no longer drop the class. Students considering dropping the class should be aware of the “3-peat rule” and the “6-drop” rule so they can recognize how dropped classes may affect their academic success. The 6-drop rule refers to Texas law that dictates that undergraduate students may not drop more than six courses during their undergraduate career. Courses dropped at other Texas public higher education institutions will count toward the six-course drop limit. The 3-peat rule refers to additional fees charged to students who take the same class for the third time.
Some dates to remember:
Last day to add or register for Fall classes
Aug 29 – Sept 2 Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) for a 80% refund
Sept 5 Labor Day Holiday, no classes
Sept 6 - Sept 12 Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) for a 70% refund
Sept 14 Census day (last day to drop without it appearing on the transcript)
Sept 13 - Sept 19 Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) for a 50% refund
Sept 20 - Sept 26 Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) for a 25% refund
Nov 17 Last day to drop (DR grade) a class or withdraw (grade of W)
Nov 24 - Nov 25 Thanksgiving Holiday, no classes
Dec 8 Study Day, no classes