CIS 81.21: Introduction to UNIX
Eric Skagerberg

Semester Schedule*

 AS OF: 29 September, 2010

Fall 2010

Online section 1369

  

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 Readings 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 5th ed.
More online reference works: Unix Resources
Mon 08/16 - CATE Student Check-in
- Student Server Account Application
- Elluminate Guide
-- Prepare yourself & your computer		 Recorded Lecture Session 01-14 (2.4 hours)
- Introduction
- Obtaining an account, Logging in
- Lab #1:  Unix system basics; E-mail; Entering Shell commands

References for Lab #1:
Basic UNIX Command Reference Reading
- Unix-Intro Message List Guide

Sun 08/22

 Lab #1: Basic commands & E-Mail
Lab #1 Answer Form

Recorded Lecture Session 01-21 (2.3 hours)
- Lab #1:  Unix system basics; E-mail; Entering Shell commands
- Lab #2:  Basic text editing with VI
Lab Directory Instructions
Sun 08/29 Lab #2: Editing with Vi
Lab #2 Answer Form
(Sun 08/29: Last day to drop with full refund)

Recorded Lecture Session 01-28 (2.0 hours)
- Lab #2:  Basic text editing with VI
- Lab #3:  Managing your files, Parts 1 & 2

References for Lab #2:
Vi Editor Reference Reading
Sun 09/05 Lab #3: Utilities and File Management
Lab #3 Answer Form
 Recorded Lecture Session 02-04 (2.1 hours)
Lab #3:  Managing your files
Lab #4:  I/O Redirection & Pipes

References for Lab #3:
Utilities and File Management Reference Reading
Sun 09/12 Lab #4: I/O Redirection
Lab #4 Answer Form
(Sun 09/12: Last day to drop without "W")		 Recorded Lecture Session 02-11 (2.2 hours)
- Lab #4:  I/O Redirection & Pipe
- Lab #5:  Getting Information on UNIX

References for Lab #4: 
Input/Output Redirection Reference Reading
Sun 09/19 Lab #5: Getting Information
Lab #5 Answer Form
 Recorded Lecture Session 02-18 (2.4 hours)
- Lab #5:  Getting Information on UNIX
  - Secure File Transfer
  - Packaging Files
- Lab #6:  Permissions, System Processes
 References for Lab #5:
Getting Information Reference Reading
Sun 09/26

Lab #6: Controlling Your Environment
Lab #6 Answer Form
(Sun 09/26: Last day to change to or from P/NP = CR/NC)

Recorded Lecture Session 02-25 (2.0 hours)
- Lab #6:  Permissions, System Processes
- Review for Mid-term exam
 References for Lab #6: 
Controlling Your Environment Reference Reading
Sun 10/03 Mid-term Exam
(available Saturday 09/25 through 11:59 p.m. Sunday 10/03)
Labs 1 - 6 not accepted after today!

Recorded Lecture Session 03-11 (1.4 hours)
- Special Demonstration:  Ubuntu Linux installation

 

 Exam Guide
Sun 10/10 (no assignment due) Recorded Lecture Session 03-25 (1.6 hours)
- Lab #7:  Text File Utilities		 References for Lab #7: 
Text File Utilities Reference Reading
Sun 10/17 Lab #7: Text File Utilities
Lab #7 Answer Form		 Recorded Lecture Session 04-01 (1.9 hours)
- Lab #7:  Text File Utilities
- Lab #8:  Shell Scripts I - Introduction 
Sun 10/24 Lab #8: Shell Scripts I
Lab #8 Answer Form
 Recorded Lecture Session 04-08 (2.0 hours)
- Lab #8:  Shell Scripts I - Introduction
- Lab #9A:  Shell scripts II 

References for Lab #8: 
Shell Script Reference Reading
Binary/Octal Introduction to umask by Pat Grosh

Sun 10/31 Lab #9A: Shell Scripts II
Lab #9A Answer Form
 Recorded Lecture Session 04-15 (1.5 hours)
- Lab #9A:  Shell scripts II
- Lab #9B:  Shell scripts III
 References for Lab #9 A & B:
Shell Script Reference Reading
Sun 11/07 Lab #9B: Shell Scripts III
Lab #9B Answer Form
 Recorded Lecture Session 04-22 (2.3 hours)
- Lab #9B:  Shell scripts III
- Lab #10:  System Administration: Creating User Accounts
Sun 11/14 Lab #10: User Account Management
Lab #10 Answer Form

Recorded Lecture Session 04-29 (2.2 hours)
- Lab #10:  System Administration: Creating User Accounts
- Lab #11:  System Administration: File Systems

References for Lab #10:
- User Account Management Reference Reading
- Portable Linux Instructions
Sun 11/21 Lab #11: File Systems
Lab #11 Answer Form
Extra Credit Assignments
Deadline for Test Bank Extra Credit: Sun 11/21
(Sun 11/21: Last day to drop with "W")
Recorded Lecture Session 05-06 (1.8 hours)
- Lab #11:  System Administration: File Systems

References for Lab #11:
- File Systems Reference Reading
- Portable Linux Instructions
- Diskette image file:  testdisk.img

Sun 11/28
Happy Thanksgiving!
Sun 12/05 Optional Lab 12:
Lab #12: Linux X-Window System
Lab #12 Answer Form
Extra Credit Assignments
No assignments accepted after Sun 12/05

Recorded Lecture Session 05-13 (2.1 hours)
- Lab #11:  System Administration: File Systems
- Lab #12: The X-Window system
- Review for Final exam

 References for the X-Window system:
X Window Reference Reading
Sun 12/12

Final Exam 
Open Saturday 12/04 through 11:59 p.m. Sunday 12/12

   Exam Guide

*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:  To reach Lab Exercises & Answer Forms, enter your CATE user name and CATE password (not your student.santarosa.edu user name or password!).