Instructor:	Robert Katz	Class Meetings: Tuesdays, 6:30-9:45PM

Electronic Mail:	rkatz@ned.highline.edu  or  arkay@arkaye.org

Office Hours:	online daily via Email (see above).

Lab Location: 	Highline Community College, Building 30, 
              	        2400 South 240th Street, Des Moines, WA

ICC Lab Hours: In person: Mon-Thurs: 6:45AM-10:15PM; Fri 6:45AM-4:45PM,
                     Sat: 7:45AM-3:45PM; Sun: 2:45PM-10:15PM
	     
           On-line: 24 hours except for announced maintenance periods.

Course Goals:   (1) To help you think consciously and effectively,
		(2) To increase your knowledge of UNIX  concepts,
		(3) To learn techniques involving UNIX commands and 
		      facilities to demonstrate those concepts.

What is expected of the Students: 

	(1) To interact with the UNIX (Linux) operating system (System V
		Release 4) using the syntax, structure, semantics
		and constructs of its commands and facilities.
	(2) To analyze and devise solutions to problems capable
		of solution using the UNIX operating system.
	(3) Participate in Homework, Laboratory Assignments, Class
		Discussions, a Midterm and Final Examination

Prerequisites:	   (1) Knowledge of any Programming Language (or DOS
                   Operating System), E-mail, Web Browser and Computer Literacy,
		   (2) Access to Computer with (Cable) Modem, or DSL and 
                   phone line, and secure terminal emulation and web browser 
		   software.  Internet connectivity via PPP or Slip, DSL or 
		   Cable modem with non-HCC internet provider in order to use 
		   a Web Browser and an ssh client is required.
		   (3) Instructor accessibility to you via EMail 

Grades:	Grades will be assigned as follows, based on a weighting of
	60% for assignments and a 40% formula for exams:

Percentage     Grade    Decimal           Percentage    Grade    Decimal
[94%-100%]	A	(3.9-4.0)	  [74%-76%]	C	(1.9-2.1)
[90%-93%]	A-	(3.5-3.8)	  [70%-73%]	C-	(1.5-1.8)
[87%-89%]	B+	(3.2-3.4)	  [67%-69%]	D+	(1.2-1.4)
[84%-86%]	B	(2.9-3.1)	  [64%-66%]	D	(0.9-1.1)
[80%-83%]	B-	(2.5-2.8)	  [60%-63%]	D-	(0.7-0.8)
[77%-79%]	C+	(2.2-2.4)	  [0%-59%]	F	(0.0-0.6)
	Grades of S, U, I, and V will be assigned in accordance with
	policies outlined in the college catalog.

Final Grade:	(.25)*[Final Exam Score] 
		  + (.15)*[Midterm Exam Score] 
		  + (.60)*[Laboratory Assignments Average]

Note: 	If you answer an assignment or exam question partially, you
	may  get partial credit.  Unless directed, however, you are
	not, in general, rewarded for: 
	(1) substituting your own question and answering it, or 
	(2) leaving a question unanswered or 
	(3) not showing your thinking process (e.g.: via comments)

Required:	 Text: Sarwar, S. M., Koretsky, R., Sarwar, S. A.Unix: The Textbook, 2nd Edition, Addison-Wesley, 2005

Optional:        Text: Sobell, Mark G.,A Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming, 
                 Addison-Wesley, 2005

                 Text: Lamb, Linda, Learning The vi Editor, O'Reilly & Associates, Inc., 6th Edition, 1998

		 Text: Siever, Ellen, et al, Linux in a Nutshell, 5th Edition,
                 O'Reilly & Associates, Inc., 2005

Lab Rules:	There will be no smoking, drinking, or eating when in the
		  Lab.  There may be other rules, too.  Observe your home 
		  rules when at home.

Assignments:  There will be Three (3) Laboratory Assignments. 
		(See assignment guidelines). The last time to hand in
		assignments is one week after the due date, with a late penalty. 
		(The dates due for assignments are noted in the course outline.) 
                The late penalty shall be 2 points per day. Assignments submitted
                more than one week late will receive a 0. The hand-in date will
                be based on the date and time stamp of the E-mailed assignment.

Tests: There will be two exams: A Midterm and a Final.  See the Course
        Outline for the regularly scheduled dates.  These exams shall be taken  in class 
        on the scheduled dates.  Students with conflicts may take the exams at the 
	following or preceding week by explicit arrangement with the instructor.
	The Makeup Final will only be given earlier.  The Midterm and the Final
	each will be up to 3.75 hours long. Each test is open notes, open book. 
        Both exams require the use of the computer.

Comments:   (1) Dishonesty, especially in the form of cheating, is
		detrimental to a Student's personal, ethical, moral, and
		mental health.  It may also lead to failure in this class,
		when discovered, and possible disciplinary action by
		Highline Community College.

	    (2) If you need course adaptations or accommodations because
                of a disability; if you have emergency medical information
                to share with the instructor; or if you need special
                arrangements in case the Lab building must be evacuated,
                please provide the instructor with the Letter of Accomodation
                you have received from the Office of Access Services.  Access
                Services is located on campus in Building 6 in the Student
                Development Center.

Questions? Robert Katz: rkatz@ned.highline.edu
Last Update October 26, 2013