Bergen Community College

Division of Business, Math & Social Science

Course Syllabus

Information Technology

Course Title:

INF-226 Advanced UNIX

Credits/Hours:

1 credit/2 hours lab.

Prerequisite:

INF-225 UNIX Operating System

Course Description:

Advanced UNIX will present an in-depth view of UNIX. Topics include advanced shell programming, filters, advanced commands, communications, networking concepts, with discussions on the internal aspects of the UNIX operating system.

Textbooks and Supplies:

See course outline

Student Learning Objectives	Assessment Measures
1. Apply and use advanced UNIX features and commands including Regular Expressions and Pattern Matching.	Written Exam Assigned Projects Lab Activity
2. List process information, understand when and how processes are created.	Written Exam Assigned Projects Lab Activity
3. Utilize UNIX information processing facilities and shell scripts to search for, sort, filter, and manipulate data.	Written Exam Assigned Projects Lab Activity
4. Apply and use the basic constructs of Korn shell programming.	Written Exam Assigned Projects Lab Activity
5. Write Korn shell programs/scripts to automate tasks.	Written Exam Assigned Projects Lab Activity
6. Understand the basics of UNIX networking and networking utilities.	Written Exam Assigned Projects Lab Activity

College Competencies:	Student Learning Objective:
1. Technological and Information Literacy – Students will demonstrate computer literacy, and will be able to retrieve, organize, and analyze information using both technological and traditional means.	1-10
2. Communication – Students will read, write, speak, and listen effectively.	1-10
3. APPLIED KNOWLEDGE—Students will demonstrate an understanding of, and apply, bodies of knowledge within and across disciplines.	1-10

Course Content:
See course outline
Assessment:
An average of 60% from combined assessment measures is required to demonstrate proficiency in course material.
Exams:	50%
Two exams: Mid-term & Final
Lab Material/Project Assignments:
Laboratory/Project Assignments	50%
Student Participation	Bonus Points
Testing:
Students are required to take examinations on the day and time they are scheduled. If special circumstances require a test schedule adjustment, this must be worked out in advance with the instructor. If a student misses an exam (except for prearranged circumstances with the instructor) a zero grade will be assigned and the student should plan to take the optional cumulative final.
The instructor can be reached by telephone (see course outline for appropriate phone number), e-mail, or a written note can be left in the Divisional Office (during the day) A-306C or in the Evening Office L-113. If there are extreme circumstances (documentation may be required) that prevent a student from taking a test or an exam according to the published schedule, the student should use one of the above options to contact the instructor before the next class. An arrangement for a special testing schedule is solely at the discretion of the instructor. A student who waits for the next class session to speak with the instructor will not be accommodated with a special test schedule.
It is the student’s responsibility to finish an examination correctly and completely. Therefore, when computer Scantron forms are used as answer sheets, the student must use a Number 2 lead pencil and erase all stray marks completely. The burden of proper erasure is at test taking time. Once the examinations are returned to the students, there will be no grade adjustments made due to inappropriate completion of the response form.
Laboratory Work:
It is anticipated that students will spend at least 6 hours per week in the free-time computer room perfecting their skills and completing their lab assignments. The lab assignments are required for grading. They must be submitted on the assignment due date, and cannot be handed in late. Acceptance of late laboratory assignments is solely at the discretion of the instructor.
Homework:
In addition to any homework assignment given during class, it is a standing assignment that the student read each chapter of the book prior to its discussion. Following the class discussion, the student should reread the material and work with the exercises throughout the text. It is anticipated that students will spend at least four hours per week reading the text and working with the exercises and supplemental resources.
Policies:
· Lateness – The roll will be taken at the beginning of class. If the student is not in attendance at that time, he/she will be carried in the roll book as being absent unless the instructor is notified immediately after class. Attendance sheets cannot be adjusted at following class meetings.
· The student must adhere to all college polices. Due to the nature of this course, it is recommended that the student review the policy titled “Acceptable Information Technology Use at Bergen Community College”.
· The use of portable electronic devices such as pagers and cell phones is not permitted while class is in session. Please be sure to silence electronic devices before entering class.
· The use of audio CD or tape players, radios, and college computers to play music during class is prohibited.
· Students are expected to demonstrate listening, reading, note taking, and writing skills. The student will need to take notes during class discussions and understand and follow verbal and written directions. All assignments and correspondence with the instructor (including e-mail) must be well written in full sentence format. Proper paragraph format must be used for all postings to the student bulletin board (if applicable).
· The subject line of all e-mail correspondence to the instructor must contain the course number and section and student’s name. Any e-mail received without this information will not be opened.
· Plagiarism in any form will be treated as a failure to complete an assignment. All work submitted should reflect individual effort by the student.
· In borderline cases that arise in almost every class each semester, a student’s attendance, class participation, attitude, and observed effort will be considered in helping to determine the student’s final grade.
If the instructor does not appear after 20 minutes following the scheduled starting time, students should generate an attendance list. One volunteer member needs to deliver the list, containing the course title, date, and instructor’s name, to the Evening Office (L-113) or to the Divisional Office (during the day) A-306C.
Additional policy and assessment information may be distributed by individual instructors.