CITC 1332 UNIX/LINUX Operating System

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course provides a thorough overview of the UNIX and LINUX operating systems. Emphasis is placed on the user interface, terminology and command structure within the multi-task/multiuser environment. Electronic mail and communications standards are covered along with standard UNIX/LINUX utilities needed to support the automated office.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Use shell commands in order to create, view, move, remove, and structure files and directories, and write basic shell scripts.
Use the vi editor to perform the following tasks: create, modify and access files, add and delete lines words and characters, cut and paste lines and characters and move proficiently throughout pages of a file.
Use communication tools such as mail, talk, and write.
Change file and directory permissions
Suspend, terminate and manage foreground and background processes, archive files, and compress files and directories.

Prerequisite(s): CITC 1301 and CITC 1323 or CITC 1302
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.