CIS 215 - Introduction to Linux

5 Credits

Provides an overview of current and future mainstream features of the Linux operating system. The student should be familiar with computer systems. No previous experience with Linux is required.

Pre-requisite(s) CIS 150 min 2.0
FeesAcademic Technology Fee

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day, Online
Spring Day, Online

Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the CIS/CSCI programs and professionals wishing to add to their technical skills.
Active Date 20260408T14:56:38

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Origins of GNU/Linux/UNIX
Linux system design concepts
- Shells
- Command syntax; man pages
- Directories and files; standard files
- Directory manipulation
Linux tools
- Text editors and manipulation
- Package management
- Mounting file systems
Applications

Student Learning Outcomes
Understand the design concepts of Linux.

Effectively use the Linux command line interfaces (CLI) for administration.

Design and create users and groups to enhance Linux system security.

Effectively organize and access data using the Linux file system.

Automate common tasks with shell scripts.

Configure network setting on Linux hosts.

Recover local logs on Linux hosts.