NOS 120: LINUX/UNIX SINGLE USER (2-2-3)

Instructor: Jonathan Davis

Fall 2010

Voicemail: 704-484-4158 Class Time: ONLINE

E-mail: davisj@clevelandcommunitycollege.edu Section: OL1
Office Location: Room 3204I
Office Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays 10:15-11:15am & Thursdays 5:00-8:00pm

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course develops the necessary skills for students to develop both GUI and command line skills for
using and customizing a Linux workstation. Topics include Linux file system and access permissions,
GNOME Interface, VI editor, X Window System expression pattern matching, I/O redirection, network
and printing utilities. Upon completion, students should be able to customize and use Linux systems for
command line requirements and desktop productivity roles.
Course Prerequisites – NOS 110

II. REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS

Textbook – Proffitt, Brian. Introducting Ubuntu: Desktop Linux. 2008 Course Technology.
ISBN: 1-59863-415-1

III. COURSE GOALS/OBJECTIVES

A. To help students develop a basic understanding of the Linux operating system.
B. To introduce students to basic Linux commands and command-line operations.
C. To introduce students to basic Linux utility programs.
D. To introduce students to the Linux X Window System and the GNOME Display Manager (gdm).
E. To familiarize students with file compression, file backup and software installation methods on a
Linux system.

IV. METHODS OF INSTRUCTIONS

A. Lecture and additional notes posted on Blackboard
B. Individual and group lab exercises
C. Textbook and outside readings
D. Overhead projection or PowerPoint demonstrations

LEARNING ACTIVITIES
A. Install a Linux Distribution (Ubuntu).
B. Apply Linux operating system concepts through hands-on activities.
C. Complete lab assignments.
D. Setup an Apache Web Server and host a simple webpage.

V. CRITICAL/ANALYTICAL THINKING SKILLS

A. Apply Linux operating system concepts through group discussions involving case scenarios.
B. Customize and configure the Linux operating system based on individual or corporate needs.
VI. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

A. Explain the differences between Linux/UNIX operating systems and Windows operating systems.
B. Explain the uses and benefits of Linux/UNIX operating systems.
C. Successfully install, configure and maintain Ubuntu, a Linux operating system.
D. Navigate comfortably between files and folders on a Linux operating system from both the X
Windows environment and from the command-line.
E. Successfully setup an Apache Web Server and maintain a simple webpage.

VII. STUDENT REQUIREMENTS

A. Purchase the textbook. The illustrations and information within will be constantly referred to during
class.
B. Attend class on time (Absentee policy will be enforced).
C. Complete all outside papers and outside assignments.
D. Login to Blackboard on a regular basis to complete online assignments (3-5 times per week)

VIII. EVALUATION
Your final grade will be determined as follows:

Exams 45%
Lab Assignments 35%
Blackboard Activities / Discussion Board 20%

IX. ATTENDANCE POLICY

As stated in the Student Handbook, absences are not to exceed 20% of the class hours for a 4-hour, 7-
week class. That means that you cannot miss more than one (1) class session. If you have exceeded 20%
absences of the class sessions, it is your responsibility to communicate with me regarding the reason to
get permission to continue the class. If you exceed 20% absences for the course (without communicating
with me), it is YOUR responsibility to officially withdraw from the course by filling out the proper form
in Student Services. Failure to submit the proper withdrawal form will result in the grade of “F” at the
end of the semester.

Make Up Policy
Due to the nature of the course, it is the policy of the instructor not to accept late assignments. Please
communicate with me prior to an extenuating circumstance for make-up instructions. I will handle these
circumstances on an individual basis.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

In case of inclement weather please check the College website. In addition local media will be
given information concerning closing or delays. Assignments will be posted to Blackboard.
• TV Stations: WSOC, WBTV, NBC6, News 14 Carolina and Cleveland Headline News
• Radio Stations: WOHS AM 730, WADA
• Phone: 704-484-4000
X. ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

Cleveland Community College expects students to practice academic honesty at all times.

Academic dishonesty refers to cheating on tests, examinations, projects, and other assigned work.

Plagiarism, a very serious form of academic dishonesty, is work that has been written by someone other
than the student submitting the work or work obtained from an undocumented or improperly documented
resource. Students are responsible for documenting both direct quotations and paraphrased material.
Direct quotations must appear within quotation marks and must be documented. Paraphrased material
(written in the student’s own words but taken from another source) must also be documented completely
and accurately.

XI. GRADING SCALE

A 93-100
B 85-92
C 77-84
D 70-76
F Below 70
I Incomplete

XII. IMPORTANT DATES

August 30 Monday Classes Begin
September 6 Monday Labor Day (No Classes)
October 4-7 Monday-Thursday Fall Break (No Classes)
October 11 Monday Last Day to Withdraw from Course
October 11 Monday Last Day to Change from Credit to Audit
October 22 Friday Class Ends