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In this course, you will learn an introduction to UNIX.
What you learn in this course is applicable and often required knowledge in the IT field. We will focus on Sun Solaris version of UNIX.
Prerequisite : There are no special prerequisites for this class but some networking knowledge
is assumed.
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Objectives |
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If you complete this course and do well, you will be able to:
- Recognize UNIX commands
- Work with common UNIX commands
- Understand the UNIX OS environment
- Understand the UNIX networking environment
- Work with UNIX editors
- Understand the UNIX file system
- Understand UNIX security
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Materials |
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Required textbook:
- Title: Novell's Guide to CompTIA's Linux+ by Jason Eckert
- ISBN 13: 978-1-4188-3730-3
- ISBN 10: 1-4188-3730-X
- Publisher: Thompson Course Technology
- Website: www.course.com
- CD: Look below for the accompanying simulation CD purchase information
(Optional)
- Title: Solaris 9 Administration by Paul A. Watters
- Publisher: McGraw Hill, Osborne
- Website: www.osborne.com
Besides the Alexandria Book Store, you may also purchase these books from:
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The following is also required for this course:
- Access to E-mail
- Access to the Internet
- Internet Explorer Browser 6.0+
- A computer to install Linux on (Only if you would like something UNIX like to play with. Linux can be obtained nearly free of charge)
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Lecture Download
- The lectures are available online. It is possible, however, that you may be on travel, be using a very slow link, or else would like to have a copy of the lectures. They are created using PowerPoint. If you have PowerPoint installed on your computers, simply download the lectures below and open them. Otherwise, first download and install the PowerPoint Viewer (below), and then you will be able to open the lectures. Remember they are always online and you do NOT need to download them. This is simply for your convenience.
- Download Lectures for ITN 171 (SuSE Linux)
- Download Lectures for ITN 171 (Solaris)
- Download PowerPoint Viewer 2000/XP/2003
- Download PowerPoint Viewer 97/2000/XP
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| Grading |
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Your course grade will be determined by your participation in forums and by your grades on problems, quizzes, and exams. Your final grade is YOUR total points divided by the total points you could have earned, converted to a percentage as detailed below:
| 3 closed-book exams @ 100 points each |
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Your final grade will be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also pass at least three of the four exams in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.
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90%-100%
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B
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80%-89%
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C
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70%-79%
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D
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60%-69%
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F
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< 60% |
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Exams |
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There are 4 exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.
For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.
For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here. |
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ELI Policies and Procedures |
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This is an Extended Learning Institute (ELI) course. ELI courses differ from campus courses in several important ways, including enrollment dates, communication with faculty, assignment completion requirements, and exams. You must follow ELI's policies and procedures if you take this course. Read (or review) ELI's Policies and Procedures before you begin the course. |
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Contacting the Instructor |
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You may contact me through regular email at nzahadat@nvcc.edu
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Beginning the Course |
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1. Use your web browser to connect to www. nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Log on to your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to your Blackboard account.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.
Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk.
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