CIT 050 - Introduction to UNIX/Linux - Spring 2012 - Evergreen Valley College

General Information

3 Units | CR | Recommended: Computer Literacy

Course Description

This is an introductory course in the UNIX/ Linux operating system. It covers a basic editor, file and directory manipulation, processes, standard files, access permission, mail, write and talk. The course also addresses the Bash Shell, including the shell command line, setup, customizing the shell environment, the alias mechanism, pipes, filters, and I/O redirection. Additionally, document formatting packages and system administration are briefly introduced.

Learning Outcomes

Upon course completion, students will be able to:

• Log in and out of a UNIX/Linux system
• List, open, move, copy and set permissions on data and program files in a terminal environment
• Access programs and manipulate windows using a Linux based Graphical User Interface
• Configure mail, write and talk commands
• Communicate with the electronic mail system
• Remotely access other systems
• Operate commonly used shell commands from both a terminal and graphical user interface
• Configure alias mechanism, pipes, filters and I/O redirection
• Enter and edit scripts using the “vi” (or comparable) text editor
• Set up and customize the shell environment
• Compose simple scripts and run them
• Perform basic system administration tasks

Process

This is an Internet class with regularly scheduled group discussions and open lab hours. The instructor will be present to assist you during the group discussions and the scheduled lab hours, but you may come any time the labs are open. You may work on assignments in the lab or use your own computers. Midterms and the final must be taken during the scheduled times.

Required Text

A Practical Guide to Linux® Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming (2nd edition), Mark G. Sobell, Prentice Hall 2009 ISBN-13 978-0131367364

Assignments

You will be assigned exercises ranging from light to moderate complexity. For each assignment, you will print the solution or email a file to the instructor. Do not put blanks in your file names. If you email files, send them as plain text only.

Assignments will be graded on functionality, organization, readability (which includes proper use of naming and Linux/UNIX conventions) and appropriate use of shell constructs.

Exams

You will have two midterm tests and one final exam, which must be taken on campus on 22 May 2012 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (If you cannot be on campus at that time and date, make arrangements with the instructor.) This is a comprehensive final which covers all the topics in the course. You may use the book, your class notes, and man pages on these tests.

Grading

The work on the tests and exercises will be weighted and combined to calculate your final grade as follows:

Weight Lab Assignments: 60% Midterms: 20% Final Exam: 20%

Grading: 90% and above A 80% B 70% C 60% D Less than 60% F

Attendance

As this is in an Internet course, there is no compulsory attendance, except that you must take exams on campus. You are strongly encouraged to attend on-campus group discussions, and you may do lab work on campus if you wish. If you decide to drop the class, it is your responsibility to do so. If you miss more than five assignments, the instructor may drop you from the course. Save the printed drop confirmation! You may need it to confirm that you dropped the course, or you will receive a failing grade. The deadline dates for dropping a class with and without a “W” are printed in the EVC Schedule of Classes.

Policies

Exercises are to be submitted prior to midnight Pacific Time on the date due. If you turn in an assignment late, you will receive reduced credit; one letter grade per class session late up to two sessions late. Missed tests or exercises will receive zero credit. The final exam is required. Discussion about assignments is encouraged, but you must each do your own work. Cheating and plagiarism will be met with an F on the assignment. See the EVC catalog for details on the College Honesty Policy as well as student disciplinary and grievance procedures (pages 165-168).

If you have learning or physical needs that require special accommodations, please let an instructor know as soon as possible.