CS 81.21: Introduction to UNIX & Linux

Eric Skagerberg

PROVISIONAL* Semester Schedule

 AS OF: 10 December, 2014

Fall 2014

Classroom/Online sections 1034, 1369, & 2013
Classroom web broadcast Wednesday 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

 

For SRJC administrative dates and deadlines, please see below, and in the Academic Calendar.
   Also see the New Student Frequently Asked Questions.

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

To reach reading, quizzes, labs, and exams, please log in to your Cisco Networking Academy account, open Intro to Unix: Linux Essentials, and then the Modules section.

Please see the Syllabus: Assignments, Exams, and Grading section for lab points, grading, and late penalties.

Jump to: 08/20 | 08/27 | 09/03 | 09/10 | 09/17 | 09/24 | 10/01 | 10/08 | 10/15 | 10/22 | 10/29 | 11/05 | 11/12 | 11/19 | 11/26 | 12/03 | 12/10

Session
Date Lecture Topics & Reading Assignments Due** Supplemental Reference Reading
 

Live Online Class via CCC Confer/Elluminate
· Log in to Cisco Networking Academy and open Modules
· All lectures include Closed Captioning ("[CC]" button)
· Recorded Lecture Archive Guide

Please read the Chapters below in your online Linux Essentials Modules section.

 

Please complete the Labs and Chapter Exams below in your online Linux Essentials Modules section..

In addition to the required Linux Essentials chapters, please use the pages below for reference.
Linux Documentation Project Guides (esp. Introduction to Linux)
Linux in a Nutshell
- Online
More online reference works: Unix Resources

Mon
08/18
Semester begins
- Cisco Networking Academy Student Check-in
- Student Server Account Application
- Elluminate Guide
-- Prepare yourself & your computer before class!
 
1
Wed
08/20
6 pm

Introduction
Obtaining an account, Logging in
Linux Essentials Chapter 1: Introduction to Linux
Chapter 4: Command Line Skills
Lab Orientation

Linux Essentials Chapter 1 Exam
Due Sun 08/24

Basic UNIX Command Reference Reading

2
08/27

Chapter 4: Command Line Skills
Chapter 5: Getting Help
(Sun. 08/31: Last day to drop with full refund)

Lab 4
Chapter 4 Exam
Due Sun 08/31

Getting Information Reference Reading
3
09/03 Chapter 5: Getting Help
Chapter 6: Working with Files and Directories
(Sun. 09/07: Last day to drop without "W")
Lab 5
Chapter 5 Exam
Due Sun 09/07
Utilities and File Management Reference Reading
4
09/10

Chapter 6: Working with Files and Directories
Chapter 2: Open Source Applications and Licenses
Chapter 3: Using Linux

Lab 6
Chapter 6 Exam
Due Sun 09/14

File Systems Reference Reading

X Window Reference Reading

5
09/17 Chapter 2: Open Source Applications and Licenses
Chapter 3: Using Linux
Chapter 7: Archiving and Compression
Chapter 2 Exam
Chapter 3 Exam
Due Sun 09/21
Utilities and File Management Reference Reading
6
09/24

Chapter 7: Archiving and Compression
Chapter 8: Pipes, Redirection, and REGEX
(Sun. 09/28: Last day to change to or from P/NP)

Lab 7
Chapter 7 Exam
Due Sun 09/28

Text File Utilities Reference Reading

7
10/01 Chapter 8: Pipes, Redirection, and REGEX
Chapter 9: Basic Scripting
Review

Lab 8
Chapter 8 Exam
Due Sun 10/05

Input/Output Redirection Reference Reading
8
10/08

(No Lecture 10/8)
Mid-term Exam
(available through Wednesday 10/08 only)

Want a quiet place to take the exam? Instructor on duty Wednesday 10/08, starting 6 p.m., Room 2923, Maggini Hall, Santa Rosa campus

Mid-term Exam
Due & Closes 11:59 p.m. Wednesday 10/08
Lab and Exams 1 - 8 not accepted after today!
 
9
10/15 Chapter 9: Basic Scripting
Chapter 10: Understanding Computer Hardware
Lab 9
Chapter 9 Exam
Due 10/19

Vi Editor Reference Reading

Shell Script Reference Reading

10
10/22

Chapter 10: Understanding Computer Hardware
Chapter 11: Managing Packages and Processes

Lab 10
Chapter 10 Exam
Due Sun 10/26

 

11
10/29

Chapter 11: Managing Packages and Processes
Chapter 12: Network Configuration

Lab 11
Chapter 11 Exam
Due Sun 11/02

Controlling Your Environment Reference Reading


Shell Script Reference Reading

12
11/05

Chapter 12: Network Configuration
Chapter 13: System and User Security

Lab 12
Chapter 12 Exam
Due Sun 11/09

Internet Addressing (Fall 2014 Unix/Linux Cisco login)

Network Reference - IT Essentials course

13
11/12

Chapter 13: System and User Security
Chapter 14: Create a New User
(Wed 11/12: Spring Priority Web Registration for continuing students begins)
(Sun. 11/16: Last day to drop with "W")

Lab 13
Chapter 13 Exam
Due Sun 11/16

User Account Management Reference Reading

 

14
11/19

Chapter 14: Create a New User
Chapter 15: Ownership and Permissions

 

Lab 14
Chapter 14 Exam
Due Sun 11/23

Controlling Your Environment Reference Reading

Binary/Octal Introduction to umask by Pat Grosh

File Systems Reference Reading

15
11/26

Chapter 15: Ownership and Permissions

 

(No assignment due - Happy Thanksgiving!)

16
12/03 Chapter 15: Ownership and Permissions
Chapter 16: Securing Permissions; Links and File Locations

 

Lab 15
Chapter 15 Exam
Due Sun 12/07

Controlling Your Environment Reference Reading

17
12/10 Chapter 16: Securing Permissions; Links and File Locations
Review for the Final Exam
(Mon 12/15: Spring Open Web Registration for ALL students begins)

 

Lab 16
Chapter 16 Exam
Due Sun 12/14
No assignments accepted after Sun 12/14

Utilities and File Management Reference Reading

 

12/17

Final Exam 
(available through Wednesday 12/17 only)

Want a quiet place to take the exam?  Instructor on duty Thursday 12/17, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Room 2923, Maggini Hall, Santa Rosa campus

Final Exam
Due & Closes 11:59 p.m. Wednesday 12/17

 

*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.
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