Intro Unix Schedule

CS 81.21: Introduction to UNIX & Linux
Eric Skagerberg	Semester Schedule*	AS OF: 8 September, 2013
Fall 2013	Online sections 1369 & 2013

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**NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, assignments are due by 11:59 p.m. (before midnight) on dates given below.

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Session	Due Date	Lecture Topics	Assignment Due**	Reference Reading
		(See Assignment column for Answer Forms) · Recorded Lecture Archive Guide · Enter your CATE user name & password · Lectures include Closed Captioning written transcripts ("[CC]" button)	Lab assignment directions & Answer forms require your CATE user name & password · How to Redo or Finish a Lab Later · Extra Credit Assignments	These are for reference only, and not required. Read the lab exercises, and then look up topics and commands through the links below as needed. Linux Documentation Project Guides (esp. Introduction to Linux) Linux in a Nutshell More online reference works: Unix Resources
	Mon 08/19	Semester begins Class Message List opens	- CATE Student Check-in - Student Server Account Application - Elluminate Guide -- Prepare yourself & your computer before class!
1	Sun 08/25	Introduction Obtaining an account, Logging in Lab #1A: Online Résumé, Class Message List (opens 08/19) Lab Orientation Recorded Lecture Session 01-17 (2.4 hours)	Lab #1A: Online Résumé & Introduction Lab #1A Answer Form - DigICTjobs online résumé system - Unix-Intro Message Input (opens 08/19) Due Sun 08/25	References for Labs #1A & #1B: - Unix-Intro Message List Guide - Basic UNIX Command Reference Reading
2	Mon 09/02	Lab #1B: Unix system basics; Entering Shell commands Lab #2: Basic text editing with VI Lab Directory Instructions Recorded Lecture Session 01-24 (2.3 hours) (Sun. 09/01: Last day to drop with full refund)	Lab #1B: Basic commands Lab #1B Answer Form Due Monday 09/02
3	Sun 09/08	Lab #2: Basic text editing with VI Lab #3: Managing your files Recorded Lecture Session 01-31 (2.2 hours) (Sun 09/08: Last day to drop without "W")	Lab #2: Editing with Vi Lab #2 Answer Form Due Sun 09/08	References for Lab #2: Vi Editor Reference Reading - Lab Directory Instructions
4	Sun 09/15	Lab #3: Managing your files Lab #4: I/O Redirection & Pipes Recorded Lecture Session 02-07 (2.2 hours)	Lab #3: Utilities and File Management Lab #3 Answer Form Due Sun 09/15	References for Lab #3: Utilities and File Management Reference Reading
5	Sun 09/22	Lab #4: I/O Redirection & Pipe Lab #5: Getting Information on UNIX Recorded Lecture Session 02-21 (2.1 hours)	Lab #4: I/O Redirection Lab #4 Answer Form Due Sun 09/22	References for Lab #4: Input/Output Redirection Reference Reading
6	Sun 09/29	Lab #5: Getting Information on UNIX - Secure File Transfer - Packaging Files Lab #6: Permissions, System Processes Recorded Lecture Session 02-28 (1.7 hours) (Sun 09/29: Last day to change to or from P/NP = CR/NC)	Lab #5: Getting Information Lab #5 Answer Form Due Sun 09/29	References for Lab #5: Getting Information Reference Reading
7	Sun 10/06	Lab #6: Permissions, System Processes Review Recorded Lecture Session 03-07 (1.8 hours)	Lab #6: Controlling your Environment Lab #6 Answer Form Due Sun 10/06	References for Lab #6: Controlling Your Environment Reference Reading
8	Sun 10/13	Lab #7: Text File Utilities Recorded Lecture Session 03-28 (1.4 hours)	Mid-term Exam Open Saturday 10/05 Due & Closes 11:59 p.m. Sunday 10/13 Unix Exam Guide *Labs 1 - 6 not accepted after today!*	References for Lab #7: Text File Utilities Reference Reading
9	Sun 10/20	Lab #7: Text File Utilities Lab #8: Shell Scripts I - Introduction Recorded Lecture Session 04-04 (2.0 hours)	Lab #7: Text File Utilities Lab #7 Answer Form Due Sun 10/20
10	Sun 10/27	Lab #8: Shell Scripts I - Introduction Lab #9A: Shell scripts II Recorded Lecture Session 04-11 (1.8 hours)	Lab #8: Shell Scripts I Lab #8 Answer Form Due Sun 10/27	References for Lab #8: Shell Script Reference Reading Binary/Octal Introduction to umask by Pat Grosh
11	Sun 11/03	Lab #9A: Shell scripts II Lab #9B: Shell scripts III Lab #10: System Administration: Creating User Accounts Recorded Lecture Session 04-18 (1.9 hours)	Lab #9A: Shell Scripts II Lab #9A Answer Form Due Sun 11/03	References for Lab #9 A & B: Shell Script Reference Reading
12	Sun 11/10	Lab #9B: Shell scripts III Lab #10: System Administration: Creating User Accounts Recorded Lecture Session 04-25 (2.0 hours)	Lab #9B: Shell Scripts III Lab #9B Answer Form Due Sun 11/10
13	Sun 11/17	Lab #10: System Administration: Creating User Accounts Lab #11: System Administration: File Systems Recorded Lecture Session 05-02 (1.7 hours) (Sun 11/17: Last day to drop with "W")	Lab #10: User Account Management Lab #10 Answer Form Due Sun 11/17	References for Lab #10: - User Account Management Reference Reading - Portable Linux Instructions Special Recorded Lecture Session 2010-03-11 (1.4 hours) - Ubuntu Linux installation NOTE: Do NOT install Linux on your computer for this class. Labs 10 and 11 will use a "Live CD" version of Linux, but without installing on your hard drive. The above recorded lecture is for your information only.
14	Sun 11/24	Lab #11: System Administration: File Systems Recorded Lecture Session 05-09 (1.5 hours)	Lab #11: File Systems Lab #11 Answer Form Due Sun 11/24 Extra Credit Assignments Deadline for Test Bank Extra Credit: Sun 11/24	References for Lab #11: - File Systems Reference Reading - Portable Linux Instructions - Diskette image file: testdisk.img
	Sun 12/01	Happy Thanksgiving! (Mon 12/02: Spring Priority Web Registration for continuing students begins)	No assignment due, except for late assignments. Lab #10 closes 12/01.
15	Sun 12/08	Lab #12: Revised Online Résumé Lab #13: The X-Window system Review for the Final Exam Recorded Lecture Session 05-16 (1.7 hours)	Lab #12: Revised Online Résumé - DigICTjobs online résumé system Due Sun 12/08 Optional Lab 13: Lab #13: Linux X-Window System Lab #13 Answer Form Extra Credit Assignments *No assignments accepted after Sun 12/08*	References for the X-Window system: X Window Reference Reading
16	Sun 12/15	(Mon 12/16: Spring Open Web Registration for ALL students begins)	Final Exam Open Saturday 12/07 Due & Closes 11:59 p.m. Sunday 12/15	Unix Exam Guide

Extra Credit Assignments (Enter CATE user name and password to access)

*Although I plan to follow the schedule as closely as possible, I may need to change the order and types of topics, as well as the planned lab and reading assignments.
**NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, assignments are due by 11:59 p.m. (before midnight) on the dates given above.
To reach Lab Exercises & Answer Forms, enter your CATE user name and CATE password (not your student.santarosa.edu user name or password!).