COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Number/Name:
CIT210 LINUX Operating Systems I
Hours/Credits:
40 hours/3 credits
Term:
Spring 2011
Course Schedule:
Directed Study
Instructor:
John Evans
Office Hours:
Wednesdays/Thursdays, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, or by appointment
Phone Number:
801-333-8109
Email Address:
johnevans@eaglegatecollege.edu
Website: http://www.xmission.com/~jeevans/egc/
Prerequisites:
CIT100
Course Description:
This course introduces students to current network operating
systems. The basic and intermediate concepts associated with
network operating systems will be discussed and explored.
Technologies specific to local area networking will be utilized and
implemented with a network operating system.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Understand networking concepts related to services provided
by Linux/Unix Network Operating Systems
2. Gain an understanding of networking technologies using
Unix/Linux
3. Implement network communications using Unix/Linux
4. Install
5. Redirect output
6. Configure basic network settings
7. Demonstrate start-up and shut-down
8. Identify and use Unix/Linux commands and utilities
Required Texts:
Linux + Guide to Linux Certification (Bundle with Lab Manual). 2nd
Edition. Eckert & Schitka. Cengage Course Technology. ISBN:
1418857963
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List Price: $185.90
Recommended Texts &
Readings:
Library Resources: The College online database, LIRN
(http://www.lirn.net/), is available on campus or off-site to students
and faculty. This resource tool provides current, scholarly articles
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and information in all academic subject areas. Visit the Library for
more information. Computers are available in the College Library
as well as other references and periodicals.
Instructional Methods:
A combination of discussion, lecture, and hands-on activities will be used.
General Course
Policies:
1. Students will abide by the College Honor Code.
2. Students are expected to arrive promptly for class.
3. Class attendance is essential to academic success. Lack of
regular attendance may result in probation or suspension.
4. All students, faculty, and staff are required to conform to
acceptable standards of academic integrity. Cheating will not
be tolerated. If the instructor has reason to believe that any
student is giving or receiving unauthorized assistance during an
examination, the materials will be removed from the involved
parties. Each student will receive a grade of “0” on the
examination, and each student may be subject to disciplinary
action (see College Catalog). Plagiarism is a form of cheating.
Crediting and citing authors or sources will avoid plagiarism.
Grading Criteria:
Students must receive a minimum of 70% or better in all general
education and program core courses. Please see the Academic
Catalog for general graduation requirements.
Letter Grade
Evaluation Methods:
Grading Scale
Letter Grade
A
94-100
A-
90-93
C-
70-73
B+
87-89
D+
67-69
B
84-86
D
64-66
B-
80-83
D-
60-63
C+
77-79
F
0-59
Weekly Quizzes........................................... 30%
In-class Labs/Assignments ..................
Examinations.........................................
Professionalism.....................................
TOTAL...................................................
Course Outline:
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Grading Scale
74-76
C
25%
20%
25%
100%
The course outline may be changed at any time at the discretion of
the instructor.
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Course Outline
Class Session
and Date
Reading/Study
Assignment
(Before Class)
Week 1
Ending May 10
• Chapter 1
• Introduction to Linux
• Labs 1.3 & 1.5
Week 2
Ending May 17
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Preparing for Linux Installation
• Linux Installation and Usage
• Chapter 1 Review Questions
Week 3
Ending May 24
• Chapter 4
• Exploring Linux Filesystems
• Labs 4.1, 4.3, 4.5
• Chapters 2 & 3 Review
Questions
Week 4
Ending May 31
• Chapter 5
• Linux Filesystem Management
• Labs 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
• Quiz 1 on Chapter 4
• Chapter 4 Review Questions
Week 5
Ending June 7
• Chapter 6
• Linux Filesystem Administration
• Labs 6.1, 6.5
• Quiz 2 on Chapter 5
• Chapter 5 Review Questions
Week 6
Ending June 14
• Chapter 7
• Advanced Installation
• Lab 7.1
• Quiz 3 on Chapter 6
• Chapter 6 Review Questions
Week 7
Ending June 21
• Chapter 8
• Working with the BASH shell
• Labs 8.1, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5
• Chapter 7 Review Questions
Week 8
Ending June 28
• Chapter 9
• System Initialization and X
Windows
• Labs 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5
• Quiz 4 on Chapter 8
• Chapter 8 Review Questions
Week 9
Ending July 5
• Chapter 10
• Managing Linux Processes
• Labs 10.1, 10.3, 10.5
• Quiz 5 on Chapter 9
• Chapter 9 Review Questions
• Final Exam
• Chapter 10 Review Questions
Week 10
Ending July 12
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For Submission
(Due on date listed)
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