CIS 052 – Fall 2015
SOLANO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES 52 (CIS 052)
UNIX Operating System
INSTRUCTOR: John Urrutia
EMAIL –
WebSite – www.MyComputerEd.cc
PHONE: (707) 864-7000 Ext 4376
OFFICE HOURS: Vacaville Center – Rm237
12:30 – 1:30 Monday, Wednesday & Friday
8:00 – 9:00 Tuesday & Thursday
Other times by appointment
Class Cancellation – Call 707.864.7000 Extension 5340 to check to see if class has been cancelled.
LAB HOURS:
Main Campus
Room 507- 504 : Lab Hours Vary Semester to Semester.
Check the bulletin board just outside of room 507 or 504
Vacaville Center
Room 208 – 211 – Lab Hours Vary Semester to Semester.
Check the bulletin board just outside of room 208 or 211
Attendance and laboratory hours are a part of your grade. Tardiness is treated the same as an absence. Points are awarded on a sliding scale outlined below.
All students are required to use the computer lab an average of 15 minutes for each hour of lecture (50 Minutes + 10 Minute break). Yes, you can do more than 15 minutes per lecture hour. You must accumulate 16 hours during the course and must have at least 4 hours by the census date (see the academic calendar for the exact date).
Prior to entering the lab make sure you have already read the text and lab assignment, completed the program analysis and algorithm pseudo code for Visual Basic lab assignments and have all of your required material in the lab before you ask for help. If you have not completed your preparatory work first before entering the lab, you will not receive help until that is done.
REQUIRED TEXTS
A Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming by Mark G. Sobell, third edition. ISBN -13: 9780133085044
COMPANION WEBSITE: http://www.sobell.com/CR3
All files necessary for class assignments can be located at this website
OBJECTIVES
CIS52 is intended to be an introduction to the UNIX operating system, its command structure and features. It is directed towards those students seeking a career in information technology or those who want a deeper understanding of how computers do work within the business and scientific world. We will examine Unix-like operating systems, using Linux as our tool of choice. We will examine the OS both theoretically and practically, and compare it to other operating systems. We will explore common programs and utilities, and make use of shell programming and scripting. Upon successful completion of CIS 52 the student should be able to:
1. Analyze, evaluate, criticize, and identify the benefits and limitations of UNIX-based operating systems.
2. Function with entry-level technical skills within the operating system.
GRADING
Grading is based on the number of points a student acquires during the course. This course has 1000 possible points.
Graded component Points
/ /Point to Letter Grade Conversion
Final = 300 / 900 – 1000 AQuizzes = 200 / 800 – 899 B
Lab Assignments = 400 / 700 – 799 C
Attendance/Participation/Lab = 100 / 600 – 699 D
0 – 599 F
Total = 1000
/ /Notice:
Dropping this course is the responsibility of the STUDENT. If you do not drop the course properly, you will receive a failing grade (F).
Attendance is required. Points will be lost for not attending or being tardy as follows:
Absence or Tardy / Points lost(4 meeting/wk) / Points lost
(3 meeting/wk) / Points lost
(2 meeting/wk) / Points lost
(1 meeting/wk)
1 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 1
2 / 30 / 15 / 30 / 40
3 / 60 / 30 / 60 / 100
4 / 100 / 60 / 100
5 or more / (Summer Session) / 100
Laboratory Hours are required. Points will be lost for not completing a minimum of 16 hours as follows:
Hours not completed / Points lost1 / 1
2-5 / 30
6-9 / 60
10 or more / 100
CIS 052 – Fall 2015
CLASS schedule:
Crn: 80411 – 8/17/2015 to 12/20/2015
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Vacaville Center Room 211 – 8:00AM to 8:50AM
Week / Session / Reading Assignment / Lab Assignments/Activities1 / 17-Aug / Introduction / Lab 1 – Exercises
Ch1 Odd nbr’d questions Pgs 18-19
Assignment 1 - Worksheet
19-Aug / Revolution OS
21-Aug
2 / 24-Aug / Chap 1
26-Aug
28-Aug
3 / 31-Aug / Chap 2
2-Sep
4-Sep
4 / 7-Sep / Labor Day Holiday
9-Sep / Chap 3
11-Sep
5 / 14-Sep
16-Sep / Quiz 1, Lab 1 Due
18-Sep / Chap 4 / Lab 2 – Exercises
Assignment 2 - Worksheet
6 / 21-Sep
23-Sep
25-Sep / Chap 5
7 / 28-Sep
30-Sep
2-Oct / Chap 6
8 / 5-Oct
7-Oct
9-Oct / Quiz 2, Lab 2 Due
Week / Session / Reading Assignment / Lab Assignments/Activities
9 / 12-Oct / Chap 7
14-Oct
16-Oct
10 / 19-Oct / Chap 8
21-Oct
23-Oct
11 / 26-Oct / Chap 9
28-Oct
30-Oct
12 / 2-Nov / Quiz 3, Lab 3 Due
4-Nov / Chap 10 / Lab 3 – Exercises
Assignment 3 - Worksheet
6-Nov
13 / 9-Nov
11-Nov / Veteran’s Day
13-Nov / Chap 14
14 / 16-Nov
18-Nov
20-Nov / Chap 15
15 / 23-Nov
25-Nov / Thanksgiving Holiday
27-Nov
16 / 30-Nov
2-Dec / Quiz 4
4-Dec / Lab 4 – Exercises
Assignment 4 - Worksheet
17 / 7-Dec
9-Dec
11-Dec / Review / Lab 4 – Due
Final Exam / 16-Dec / Final Exam : 08:00 - 10:00
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SCC Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
Upon completion of Solano Community College’s General Education program, a student will demonstrate competency in the following areas:
I. Communication
Students will communicate effectively, which means the ability to:
A. Read – Students will be able to comprehend and interpret: various types of written information in (1) expository prose and imaginative literature (including essays, short fiction and novels), (2) documentation such as manuals, reports, and graphs.
B. Write – Students demonstrate the ability to:
• Communicate thoughts, ideas, information, and messages in writing
• Compose and create documents such as manuals and graphs as well as formal academic essays, observing rules of grammar, punctuation and spelling, and using the language, style, and format appropriate to academic and professional settings
• Check, edit, and revise written work for correct information, appropriate emphasis, form, style, and grammar
C. Listen – Students will be able to receive, attend to, interpret, and respond appropriately to (1) verbal, and/or (2) nonverbal messages
D. Speak and Converse – Students have the ability to:
• Organize ideas and communicate verbal or non-verbal messages appropriate to the audience and the situation
• Participate in conversations, discussions, and group activities
• Speak clearly and ask appropriate questions
II. Critical Thinking and Information Competency
Thinking critically is characterized by the ability to perform:
A. Analysis – demonstrated by the ability to:
• Apply appropriate rules and principles to new situations
• Discover rules and apply them in the problem solving process
• Draw logical conclusions based on close observation and analysis of information
• Differentiate among facts, influences, opinions, assumptions, and conclusions
B. Computation – demonstrated by the ability to:
• Use basic numerical concepts
• Use tables, graphs, charts, and diagrams to explain concepts
• Use basic geometrical shapes
C. Research – demonstrated by the ability to:
• State a research question, problem, or issue
• Use discipline appropriate information tools to locate and retrieve relevant information efficiently
• Analyze and evaluate information for appropriateness, relevance, and accuracy
• Synthesize, evaluate, and communicate information using a variety of information technologies
• Recognize the ethical and legal issues surrounding information and information technologies • Demonstrate understanding of academic integrity and honesty
D. Problem Solving –demonstrated by the ability to:
• Recognize whether a problem exists
• Identify components of the problem or issue
• Create a plan of action to respond to and/or resolve the issue appropriately
• Monitor, evaluate, and revise as necessary
III. Global Awareness
Students will demonstrate a measurable understanding and
appreciation of the world including its:
A. Scientific Complexities – Students demonstrate an understanding of:
• The scientific method and its application in experiments
• How experiments work
• The major differences between social, natural and physical sciences
B. Social Diversity and Civics – Students demonstrate ability to:
• Communicate with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Understand different cultural beliefs and behaviors
• Recognize important social and political issues in their own community
C. Artistic Variety – Students have been exposed to:
• The visual and performing arts of one or more cultures
• Analytical techniques for understanding the meaning in the arts, and/or
• Hands-on experience with creative endeavors
IV. Personal Responsibility & Professional Development
A. Self-Management and Self-Awareness –The student is able to:
• Accurately assess his/her own knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Motivate self and set realistic short and long-term goals
• Accept that assessment is important to success
• Respond appropriately to challenging situations
B. Social and Physical Wellness – Students make an appropriate effort to:
• Manage personal health and well being
• Demonstrate appropriate social skills in group settings
C. Workplace Skills – Students understand how to:
• Be dependable, reliable, and accountable
• Meet deadlines and complete task
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