::#'''Taxonomy'''. Importance to design courses using a taxonomy (i.e. a ladder or "steps") whereby complexity builds so students develop and understand how to administer or perform an operation, but are then required to apply skills (especially "think" / self actualization to better cement concepts or purpose of labs). Perhaps over time (due to other instructors not involved with planning of course) made improvements that may have made students "perform steps" (path clearing) as opposed to being challenged with a purpose in mind. <br><br>'''OPS235 Students need become self sufficient to "tackle" Linux administration problems as they occur'''. They need to be able to research existing materials on the Internet, and filter information to determine solution to problems. The OPS235 course should carefully balance clear and concise notes to give students solid foundation on concepts, commands and technique, and then provide real-world tasks to help reinforce what students learned without "hand-holding". <br><br>