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CST 126 - Unix/Linux Operating System

Here is where you will find information related to the class. Course documents can be accessed by using the links to the left. As the course progresses, this webpage is where I will post Powerpoints, lectures notes, assignments, and any other information relevant to the class.

If you have questions about the class, check out the syllabus or drop me an email. (link below)

Course Description: Provides a basic orientation to the Unix and Linux Operating Systems. Emphasizes how to create, display, copy and print files. Includes how to work with directories, and how to connect to the Internet. Credit may be earned in CST 126 or CIS 109, but not both (30-0)

To view the course objectives - click here.

Course Presentations, Lecture Notes, etc.

** This is a tentative schedule of class activities. Instructor reserves the right to make changes as course work dictates.

** Tentative EXAM Schedule is as follows:

EX1: 2/5, EX 2: 3/18, Final 4/22

1/8 Week 1 - Course Introductions, OS and Unix Overview

Course Introductions, Syllabi, etc.
Chapter 1: OS and Unix Overview, Logging into the System (link)
Putty Login Instructions (link)
Lab Assignment 1 (link)
Homework
- Syllabus Quiz - in D2L
- Quiz 1: Chapter 1 and Overview Material - in D2L
- Lab Assignment 1

1/15 Week 2 - Essential Programs, Basic Commands

Chapter 2: Utilities and Command Execution (link)
Lab Assignment 2 (link)
Homework:
- Quiz 2: Chapter 2 - in D2L
- Lab Assignment 2

1/22 Week 3 - Utilities and System Features

Chapter 3: Touring Utilities and System Features (link)
Lab Assignment 3 (link)
Homework:
- Quiz 3: Chapter 3 - in D2L
- Lab Assignment 3

1/29 Week 4 - Editors

Chapter 4: Mastering Editors - Part 1 (link)
Lab Assignment 4 (link)
Homework:
- Quiz 4: Chapter 4 - Part A - in D2L
- Lab Assignment 4
- Study for exam

2/5 Week 5 - Exam 1 (Chapters 1-3, 1st half chapter 4.)

2/12 Week 6 - Mastering Editors (cont.)

Chapter 4: Mastering Editors - Part II (Tutorial)
Vi Resource Sheet (link)
Lab Assignment 5 (link)
Homework:
- Lab Assignment 5
- Quiz 5: Chapter 4 - Part B - in D2L

2/19 Week 7 - Utilities

Chapter 5: Exploring Utilities - (link)
Lab Assignment 6 (link)
Homework:
- Lab Assignment 6
- Quiz 6: Chapter 5 (Text and Overheads) - in D2L

2/26 Week 8 - Utilities

Chapter 6: Using Utilities to Accomplish Complex Tasks (link)
Lab Assignment 7 (link)
Homework:
Lab Assignment 7
Quiz 7: Chapter 6 (Text and Overheads) - in D2L

3/11 Week 9 - Files and Directories

Chapter 7: Creating and Changing Directories (link)
Lab Assignment 8 (link)
Homework:
- Lab Assignment 8 - Upload to dropbox in D2L
- Quiz 8: Chapter 7 (Text and Overheads) - in D2L
- Study for exam

3/18 Week 10 - Exam 2 (2nd half chapter 4, chapters 5-7)
- Complete Exam in D2L - Due by midnight, Saturday, 3/21

3/25 Week 11 - Shell Interaction

Chapter 8: Specifying Instructions to the Shell ( link )
Lab Assignment 9 ( link )
Homework:
- Lab Assignment 9 - Upload to dropbox in D2L
- Quiz 9: Chapter 8 (Text and Overheads) - in D2L

4/1 Week 12 - File Permissions
- Chapter 9: Setting and Using Permissions (link)
- Lab Assignment 10 (link)
- Homework:
  - Lab Assignment 10 - Upload to dropbox in D2L
  - Quiz 10: Chapter 9 (Text and Overheads) - in D2L

4/8 Week 13 - Process Control
- Chapter 10: Controlling User Processes (link)
- Lab Assignment 11 (link)
- Homework:
  - Lab Assignment 11 - Upload to dropbox in D2L
  - Quiz 11: Chapter 10 (Text and Overheads) - in D2L

4/15 Week 14 - Communications Grab-bag
- Communicating using messaging, email, basic networking ( link )
- Tutorial Handout (link)
- Lab Assignment 12 ( link )
- Homework:

4/22 Week 15 - Final Exam, Course Wrapup
- Final Exam, Chapters 8 thru 10, Communications materials
  - Complete Exam in D2L - Due by midnight, 4/25.

Complete remaining course work.