ULI101 - Introduction To Unix/linux, & The Internet

Subject Title
Introduction To Unix/linux, & The Internet

Subject Description
Unix and Linux represent the operating system technology underlying many of the services of the Internet. This subject introduces students to Unix, Linux and the Internet. Students will learn to navigate the Internet, transfer files, communicate with others via electronic mail, and create and maintain World Wide Web pages using Extensible Hypertext Mark-up Language (XHTML). Students will do this work in Unix and Linux environments, at the same time learning to configure their login accounts, manipulate data stored in files, effectively use Unix commands and utilities, and write simple shell scripts.

Credit Status
1 credit in the CNS/CTY Program.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Use ssh, and sftp commands to access data contained on remote servers.

2. Explain the role of an operating system.

3. Explain the role of the Unix shell, use elementary Bash shell scripting concepts to improve working efficiency, and customize a Unix login account using environment variables, and start-up scripts.

4. Describe the directory layout of a typical Unix system, and maintain and secure Unix directories and files.

5. Use basic Unix commands.

6. Use Unix pipes and file redirection efficiently to manipulate data.

7. Use common editors to edit text files.

8. Form simple regular expressions to define patterns with various - Unix commands.

9. Perform decimal, binary, octal and hexadecimal numbering conversions.

10. Use electronic mail.
- Create and maintain web pages using XHTML

Cheating and Plagiarism
Each student should be aware of the College's policy regarding Cheating and Plagiarism. Seneca's Academic Policy will be strictly enforced.

To support academic honesty at Seneca College, all work submitted by students may be reviewed for authenticity and originality, utilizing software tools and third party services. Please visit the Academic Honesty site on http://library.senecacollege.ca for further information regarding cheating and plagiarism policies and procedures.

Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
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