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ITN 171 - Unix I - 3 Credits

Overview

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: ITE 115 is a prerequisite for taking ITN 171. You must be able to read and write at the college level. Previous knowledge of programming language is helpful and some networking knowledge is assumed.
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Objectives

 

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

 

 

 
Grading
 

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:

5 closed-book exams @ 50 points each 250

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.

Grade Percent
A 90%-100%
B 80%-89%
C 70%-79%
D 60%-69%
F < 60%

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Exams

 

There are five (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

  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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Beginning the Course
 

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.