Nicole Cook IT 135 -- Section 32408
Fall 2024 Course Syllabus Please see my schedule here:
Nicole's Class/Student Support Schedule
email: nicole.cook@seattlecolleges.edu Online class with Video Link
Lecture Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:40 pm

Lab Support Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
(see my schedule)
Phone: Please use email

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IT 135 5.0 Units - Introduction to Linux
Intro to the Linux operating system.
Includes the fundamental GNU and UNIX commands, system installation, packages and libraries, file editing, and file management
Provides the knowledge and skills to install and configure a Linux workstation, work at the Linux command line, assist users on easy tasks, add users, do backup and restore, shutdown and reboot, connect a workstation to LAN or Internet

This is a prerequisite for IT 138
Section Lecture Time & Location Student Support Hours Time & Location Lab Time & Location
Sect# 32408
N Cook
Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 8:40 pm See My Schedule None


Day Topic Reading Assignment Online Quiz
Need to know INFO on quizzes
Lab Assignment
Week 1
(9/23 - 9/27)
Introduction to Linux Reading Assignment 1 Week 1 Quiz
ends 10/9, 11:59 pm
Lab 1
Proof of Commitment
Week 2
(9/30 - 10/4)
Basic Linux Commands Reading Assignment 2 Week 2 Quiz
ends 10/16, 11:59 pm
Lab 2
Command Line Basics
Week 3
(10/7 - 10/11)
Linux GUI Reading Assignment 3 Week 3 Quiz
ends 10/23, 11:59 pm
Lab 3
Find Your Favorite Distro
Week 4
(10/14 - 10/18)
Linux Commands Level 2 Reading Assignment 4 Week 4 Quiz
ends 10/30, 11:59 pm
Lab 4
Linux File System
Week 5
(10/21 - 10/25)
Linux File Structure Reading Assignment 5 Week 5 Quiz
ends 11/6, 11:59 pm
Lab 5
Scavenger Hunt
Week 6
(10/28 - 11/1)
Package Management Reading Assignment 6 Week 6 Quiz
ends 11/13, 11:59 pm
Lab 6
Package Installation Lab
Week 7
(11/4 - 11/8)
Linux Command Line Level 3 Reading Assignment 7 Week 7 Quiz
ends 11/20, 11:59 pm
Lab 7
Super User Command Lab
Week 8
(11/11 - 11/15)
Processes, Scheduling and PAM Reading Assignment 8 Week 8 Quiz
ends 11/27, 11:59 pm
Lab 8
Log Files and crontab
Week 9
(11/18 - 11/22)
Understanding Configuration Reading Assignment 9 Week 9 Quiz
ends 12/6, 5:00 pm
Lab 9
Manual Configuration Lab
Week 10
(11/25 - 11/29)
Linux Optimization Reading Assignment 10 Week 10 Quiz
ends 12/6, 5:00 pm
Lab 10
Linux Optimization Lab
Week 11
(12/2 - 12/6)
Prepare for Final Exam None None None
Week 12
(12/9 - 12/13)
Final Exam None None None
Note: 5:00 pm on Friday, December 6th is the deadline for submitting all homework and any active online quizzes. No other late submissions will be accepted!!
Final Exam Info: Monday - Wednesday, December 9th to 13th -- Available online at any time over this period

TEXTBOOK -
Reading will be from Free downloadable e-books which I will point you to during the previous weeks lecture like this one
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QUIZ INFO:
The normal process for taking quizzes is like this:
  • the student shows up to class
  • the instructor gives the quiz
  • the student has one chance to take the quiz
  • there is a 15-20 minute time limit
  • there is no use of the textbook / student notes
My way for taking quizzes is like this:
  • give a 2 week time frame to get them done
  • you may retake each quiz up to 3 times for a better grade if the grade you receive the first or second time is not your best
  • you have a 2-hour time limit each time you take the quiz
  • you may use your textbook / notes
I can either use the normal process of taking a quiz, or use my way. If using my way, you will need to remember to take the quizzes within the 2 week time frame.
Quizzes CANNOT be re-activated so please DON'T EVEN ASK !!
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GRADING:
Online Quizzes 20 percent of your grade 5 p.m. Friday, December 6th is the deadline for submitting any active quizzes -- Not all quizzes are active
Lab Assignments 60 percent of your grade 5 p.m. Friday, December 6th is the deadline for submitting all labs
Final Exam 20 percent of your grade Monday - Wednesday, December 9th to 13th -- Available online at any time over this period