CIS 18A
Introduction to Unix/Linux
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the features of the Unix/Linux operating system including text editing, text file manipulation, electronic mail, Internet utilities, directory structures, input/output handling, and shell features.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47837 | CIS 18A | 01Y | M·W···· | 01:30 PM-02:20 PM | Clare Nguyen | AT312 |
| ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE | ||||
| ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
CIS 18A-01Y: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Prac Gde to Linux Commands, Editors, & Shell Programming (4th Edition) Sobell © 2018 ISBN: 9780134774602 | Textbook | Recommended | $41.00 | $30.75 | $30.75 | $16.40 |
| Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming, A (4th Edition) Sobell ISBN: 9780134775289 | E-Book | Recommended | $38.75 | |||
| Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming, A (4th Edition) Sobell ISBN: 9780134774619 | E-Book | Recommended | $38.75 | |||
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Course Details
- Units
- 4.5 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 1.5
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL 272. and ESL 273., or ESL 472. and ESL 473., or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
- CIS 4.