CSCI 144: Introduction to the UNIX Operating System
Catalog Description:
This course is designed as a comprehensive introduction to the UNIX operating system. It leads the students through logging-in, introductory and advanced levels of the visual editor (vi), file management, the directory structure, how UNIX handles files and processes, job control, process monitoring, shell scripts, basic shell utilities, and power utilities. Formerly CSCI 057.
Course Objectives:
The primary objective of this course is to familiarize students with the basics necessary to operate within the UNIX environment.
Specifically:
Uncover the basic features of UNIX (B)
Gain competency in using the vi and Emacs editors (B)
Understand the UNIX directory structure and permissions (B)
Develop basic skills associated with one or more shells (B)
File processing and job control (B)
Shell scripts / text formatting / (B)
B=Basic I=Intermediate A=Advanced
Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students should posess the following:
Beginner-level competency in operating within chosen shell
Awareness of basic UNIX features and utilities
Working knowledge of UNIX file system and permissions settings
Simple shell script writing capability
Class/Laboratory Schedule:
Two hours lecture/discussion plus two hours lab activity, weekly.
Accreditation Category Content:
Topic
Percentage
Hours
Algorithms
10%
5
Data Structures
0%
0
Software Design
5%
3
Concepts of Programming
10%
5
Computer Organization and Architecture
5%
3
Relationship of Course to Program Objectives:
This course supports the achievement of the following program objectives:
All students will be able to analyze and solve computing problems, or problems in related areas, and to continually upgrade their knowledge and skills. (I)
All students will have an appreciation for the individual, society, and human heritage and they will be aware of the impact of their work on society and the environment. (I)
Those graduates who pursue careers as computing professionals will have the skills to use and design new and innovative systems that meet society's needs. (I)
Those graduates who pursue advanced degrees will have the skills to succeed in graduate programs in computing and related fields. (I)
College of Engineering, Computer
Science, & Construction Management
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA 95929-0003
530-898-5963 webmaster@ecst.csuchico.edu
