CS 81.21: Introduction to Linux |
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Santa Rosa Junior College
Spring 2024 Semester, Online
| Instructor: | Eric Skagerberg |
| Computer Studies Front Desk: | Maggini Hall 2932, 707.527-4778 |
| Course | Schedule Listings |
Section # | Days | Lecture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Introduction
to Linux |
CS 81.21 | 5395 | 1/15 - 5/17 |
Monday 1/15 @ 10 am - 1 pm, then |
1Office Time by phone or Zoom:
Required Text (see Materials below):
Software Required:
Homework and Tests (see Assignments, Exams, and Grading below):
This course will introduce the student to the Linux Operating System including essential commands, computer operating system processes, user account controls, file system management, system security, and documentation. Completion of the course will provide a basic working knowledge of: free and open-source software and licenses; essential Linux commands; login and logout sequences; setting passwords; hardware, processes, programs, and the components of the Linux Operating System; creating and restoring compressed backups and archives; system security; users/groups and file permissions for public and private directories; creating and running simple scripts; and, basic system administration. (P/NP option)
Prerequisites: Although this course has no administrative prerequisites, it is not designed for beginners, and the instructor recommends familiarity with a command-line system, such as the Windows Command Prompt. Students will find programming experience helpful as well.
Student Learning Outcomes: At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
How to submit assignments:
You will find your assignments in the Assignments
& Schedules section of the main UNIX course page.
To reach these materials, log in to the Cisco Networking Academy with your user name and password (not your student.santarosa.edu user
name or password!), open the course material, and then open the Modules section.
Due dates: With the exception of the Mid-term exam and the Final exam, due dates are advisory. However, in order to take the Mid-term and Final exams, you must first have completed all previous exams up to that point; otherwise those exams will not open for you.
EXAMS: The course will have one Mid-term and one Final exam, both online. The Final exam will cover the second half of the course. You may take exams with open book and open notes. To take these exams, you must first complete all prior exams.
GRADING:
| Cisco Net Academy | SRJC Canvas | Course Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignments | Count | Points Each | Total | Count | Points Each | Total | |
| Chapter Exams | 17 | 10 | 170 | ||||
| Labs | 14 | 5 | 70 | ||||
| Dicussion Posts | 18 | 2 | 36 | ||||
| Review Quizzes | 2 | 18 | 36 | ||||
| Mid-term & Final Exams | 2 | 40 | 80 | ||||
| Total possible points | 320 |
72 | 392 | ||||
| Minimum for Grade | Percentage of Total Possible | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 100% | 392 |
| A | over 89.5% | 351 |
| B | over 79.5% | 312 |
| C | over 69.5% | 273 |
| D | over 59.5% | 234 |
| F | 0 to 59.5% | 0 to 233 |
PASS/NO PASS: You may apply for a Pass/No Pass option in this course no later than 30% of the course duration; please see the Assignment Schedule for the date. You get Pass (P) for "C" level work or better, and the units don't affect your grade point average. To change to Pass/No Pass, visit the SRJC Student Portal.
ATTENDANCE: Students have responsibility for all material covered in lectures and labs, in addition to assignments. However, I base grades on assignments and exams.
WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASS: YOU have the responsibility to withdraw from class if you decide to not complete the course. Please see the Assignment Schedule for the withdrawal deadline date. To officially withdraw from a class, you must visit the SRJC Student Portal, or submit a drop form to the Admissions and Records Office. After the withdrawal deadline, I cannot give you a "W" grade, but instead must give you an A, B, C, D, or F, based on the assignments and tests you have completed (normally resulting in an F). Before withdrawing, please contact me; perhaps I can help.
CONDUCT: Please follow the SRJC Student Conduct Standards. Please expect violation of any of these rules to reduce your grade, result in your removal from this course and/or other disciplinary action, which can appear on your record and transcripts.
The system maintenance and administration skills covered in this course require self-reliance and independent effort. As such, this course follows the Harvard rules on Plagiarism and Collaboration. Collaboration in the completion of assignments is prohibited. However, you may collaborate in some non-assignment activity, as described below.