Instructor: Jim Jones
Office/Hrs: Room 118, Resch Sci Bldg (x5294),
10-11 a.m. daily and when available
Cell Phone: 641-442-5105 (or 9-442-5105 from campus phone)
Text: UNIX - the textbook , 2nd ed., by Sarwar, Koretsky, and Sarwar (always bring your text to class).
Course Description:
An introduction to Linux, a Unix-based operating system that is
predominantly known for its use in servers on the Internet and
small computing devices. Through extensive practice students will
become familiar with the Unix shell commands, utilities and
file organization on a server account. Students will also do a
local Linux installation and some basic systems administration tasks.
Course Schedule:
I will be covering things that are not necessarily in the textbook
so it is important that you attend every class (see Grading section
on attendance). We will follow the chapters in the textbook
from beginning to end.
Grading:
I assign points to assignments, projects, and quizzes that reflect
their value relative to each other without being weighted
in any special way. Thus, a 20 pointer has twice the value of 10 pointer
no matter whether it is an exercise or an exam. One's score is simply
computed from the sum of all scores earned divided by the total possible.
Attendance and participation is expected throughout the course.
Perfect attendance will earn the student a 2% bonus. Every absence
will count 1% off, unless it is excused in which case it will have to
be made up to eliminat the penalty
(typically an extra assignment or a 3-page paper).
Grade threshold follows:
A: 90% and above | B: 80% and above | C: 70% and above | D: 55% and above | F: below 55% |
Final Exam:
Thursday, May 13, 2010, at 1-3 p.m.
Mark your calendar NOW since there is a strict
Graceland policy on final examinations.
Only those with 3 or more finals on the same day
can seek changes.
Plagiarism and Cheating:
So much of what we do is electronic in nature, easy to transmit and copy.
Take special care to stay honest when seeking help and facing a deadline.
Protect your work from those who might copy it and do not get
so involved in helping someone that you are merely doing their work
(an easy trap to fall into).
When in doubt about what is appropriate, ask me. See also the
Graceland policy on academic integrity.
Disabilities:
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special
arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact the
instructor as soon as possible to make necessary accommodations.