Computing and Engineering Technology Department
School of Advanced and Applied Technologies
College of Southern Nevada
CIT 171-Introduction to the UNIX Operating System
Instructor: Randy Harwood, Professor.
Instructor Website: http://sites.csn.edu/rharwood/
CIT 171 Course Syllabus
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Faculty Information:
Randy Harwood, Professor
Computing and Engineering Technology Dept.
School of Advanced an Applied Technologies
Email Address:
Randy.Harwood@csn.edu
Office Phones:
Faculty Office, Henderson Campus, Building B, Office 231.
Faculty Office Phone (702) 651-3041
or
Cell Phone (702) 373-0805
Office Hours:
Since all or most of my courses are DE courses it best to email or telephone to schedule an appointment.
Course Title: CIT 171-Introduction to the UNIX Operating System.
Course Description:
An introduction to the UNIX/Linux Operating System. Topics will include UNIX/Linux origins, directory and filesystem, vi editor, printing, manual pages, fundamental user commands, the shell, and Graphical User Environment.
Course Prerequisites:
Computer literacy. Access to the Internet or CSN computer labs is required for the Distance Education version of this course.
Course Textbook:
In addition to the required textbook students are encouraged to use the learning resources at the CSN Libraries and the Internet where applicable.
Use the UNIX and Linux Resources webpage to learn more about UNIX and Linux.
Required Text:
Introduction to UNIX and Linux,
by John Muster, published by McGraw/Hill - Osborne
ISBN 0-07-222695-1
The textbook is available at the CSN Campus Bookstore.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Describe and explain the origin, significance, terminology, concepts and functions of the UNIX/Linux operating system.
2. Describe, explain and use the UNIX/Linux directory and file system.
3. Describe, explain and use the vi editor.
4. Describe, explain and use the fundamental UNIX/Linux user commands and utilities.
5. Be able to perform typical UNIX/Linux user tasks at the command line.
Linux/UNIX Resources Webpage:
The following website contains many links to Linux and UNIX resources that provide more information about the Linux and UNIX operating systems. During the course of the semester the student should explore as many of the links as possible.
http://sites.csn.edu/rharwood/UNIXres.htm
Course Calendar:
See the Course Calendar on WebCT for the reading assignments, quiz and exam due dates.
Course Grades, Quizzes, and Exams:
The grade of W for Withdraw.
It is the student's responsibility to officially withdraw from the course through the CSN Admissions Office.
Check the Schedule of Classes for the - Final Date to Drop a Course WITHOUT a Grade of "W".
Check the Schedule of Classes for the - Final Date to Officially Drop the Course WITH a Grade of "W".
The course grade consists of 12 graded chapter quizzes and a 100 point final exam.
All the quizzes will be available from the start of the course up until the quiz due date. The Final Exam may only be taken during Final Examination Week. See WebCT Assessments page for more information.
Contact the instructor if you have any questions concerning the quizzes, final exam or grading scale.
Quiz, Final Exam and Course grades will be posted on WebCT.
CIT 171 Course Grading Scale:
The CIT 171 Course Grade is computed as follows:
90 to 100% of the total course points is an A.
80 to 89% of the total course points is a B.
70 to 79% of the total course points is a C.
60 to 69% of the total course points is a D.
0 to 59% of the total course points is an F.
Attendance Policy:
College enrollment assumes maturity, seriousness of purpose, and self-discipline for meeting responsibilities associated with courses for which a student registers. Students are expected to attend each meeting of every course for which they have registered. A student may be dropped from a course for non attendance by the course instructor. Under no circumstances will an absence, for any reason, excuse the student from completing all work assigned in a given course. After an absence, it is the student's responsibility to check with the instructor about completion of missed assignments, quizzes and exams.
Attendance in Distance Education courses is accomplished by logging into WebCT weekly, checking and replying to course email, checking the discussion board for course notices, participating in electronic discussions, and completing graded quizzes and exams on time.
Note: Information contained in this syllabus may be subject to change with advance notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructor.
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August 2008