Entry Level Standards:
The entering student should have college-level reading and math skills; keyboarding skills of at least 28 wpm. The students should be familiar with a GUI operating system.

Pre-requisites and/or Co-requisites:   None.

Textbooks and Other Related Material Basic to the Course:

Fedora 9 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux, by Christopher Negus, Wiley Publishing, ISBN: 978-0-470-37362-0

Week	Chapter	Lecture Topic
1	1	Open source software and Linux
2	3, 4	Getting started with basic commands and desktop
3	2	Linux installation
4	6, 9	Using email clients and OpenOffice applications
5	4	File system hierarchy
6	10	Working with storage devices
7	6, 8	Using graphics and multimedia applications
8	—	Review and midterm
9	4	Understanding processes, editors, filters, and pipes
10	11	User and group administration
11	10	File system administration
12	14, 15	Introduction to networking
13	12	Introduction to shell scripting
14	5	Installing and updating packages
15	—	Final exam

1. Use Linux/Unix commands and utilities. II, III, IV, VI, VIII, IX, X, XII
2. Use redirection and piping. II, III, IV, VI, VIII, IX, X, XII
3. Understand the Linux/Unix file system. I, III, IV, V, IX, XI, XII
4. Use GUI environments such as KDE, GNOME. II, III, IV, VI, VIII, IX
5. Use common Linux/Unix text editors. III, IV, VI, VIII, IX, XI
6. Understand the shell, environment variables and configuration files. II, III, IV, VI, VIII, IX, X, XII
7. Understand the basic shell scripting process. II, III, IV, VI, VIII, IX, X, XII
8. Understand the use of users and groups. I, III, IV, V, IX, XI, XII

Students will:

1. Use a Linux operating system to perform tasks. (Communication Outcome, Mathematics Outcome, Technological Literacy Outcome, Active Learning)
2. Practice elements of the work ethic such as punctuality, professionalism, dependability, cooperation, and contribution. (Communication Outcome)
3. Use professionally accepted methods and materials in their approach to the completion of tasks. (Communication Outcome, Mathematics Outcome)

The student should be able to

1. Use Linux help to learn how to use commands. A
2. Use Linux/Unix commands to solve problems. A, B, C , E, F, G
3. Customize a Linux/Unix environment for a specific application. D, F
4. Produce documents using Linux/Unix text processing tools. E
5. Apply the `tool box' concept to specific problems. A, B, C, E, F, G
6. Be able to perform file management activities to their file system. A, C, E
7. Understand the Linux file system hierarchy. C
8. Understand the use of users and groups. H
9. Understand and use a Linux shell. A, B, F, G
10. Write simple shell scripts. G
11. Understand several Linux network and process commands. A
12. Be familiar with the development of the Linux/Unix system. A, B, D, E, F, G, H

1. Testing Procedures:
   One hands-on and two theoretical tests will be given during the course of the semester. There will be no make-up tests unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Failure to make a passing test average may result in a grade of F for the course.
   
   
2. Laboratory and Project Expectations:
   Several lab assignments will be given during the course of the semester. In addition, students may be assigned a team project. A late penalty will be imposed on any overdue assignment. Failure to make a passing average in lab assignments and team project may result in a grade of F for the course.
   
   
3. Field Work:   N/A
   
   
4. Other Evaluation Methods:
   You are expected to do your own work in this class. If you are unable to complete an assignment on your own, it is your responsibility to get help from the instructor (before the assignment is due). Plagiarism, cheating, software piracy, non-educational use of computer systems and other forms of academic dishonesty are strictly prohibited. A student caught cheating or infracting specific rules will be given a grade of "F" for the course and a letter from the department head will be placed in the student's academic record file, or dismissal from the college will be recommended.
   
   In the event that you have an emergency beyond your control, you must notify the instructor in advance, if at all possible.
   
   
5. Grading Scale:

   93 – 100	A
   88 – 92	B+
   83 – 87	B
   78 – 82	C+
   73 – 77	C
   65 – 72	D
   Below 65	F

1. Attendance Policy:
   Pellissippi State Technical Community College expects students to attend all scheduled instructional activities.  As a minimum, students in all courses must be present for at least 75 percent of their scheduled class and laboratory meetings in order to receive credit for the course.  [NOTE:  No differentiation is noted for excused/unexcused absences.  These will be treated as an absence.] (Pellissippi State Catalog)
   
   
2. Academic Dishonesty:
   Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited.  Students guilty of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, are immediately responsible to the instructor of the class.  In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed through the regular Pellissippi State procedures as a result of academic misconduct, the instructor has the authority to assign an F or a zero for the exercise or examination or to assign an F in the course.  (Pellissippi State Catalog)
   
   
3. Computer Usage Guidelines:
   College-owned or –operated computing resources are provided for use by students of Pellissippi State.  All students are responsible for the usage of Pellissippi State's computing resources in an effective, efficient, ethical and lawful manner.  (Pellissippi State Catalog)
   
   
4. Accommodation for Disabilities:
   If you need accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please inform the instructor immediately. Please see the instructor privately after class or in his/her office. Students must present a current accommodation plan from a staff member in Services for Students with Disabilities (SSWD) in order to receive accommodations in this course. Services for Students with Disabilities may be contacted by going to Goins 127 or 131 or by phone: 694-6751(Voice/TTY) or 539-7153.