CIT 173 - Introduction to Linux

Credits: 3

Description
An introduction to the Linux Operating System. Topics include Linux origins, file system, user commands and utilities, graphical user interfaces, editors, manual pages and shells. Students are expected to have basic computer literacy prior to enrolling in this course.

Student Learning Outcomes

Understand Linux basics and installation.
Use the Linux desktop graphical user interfaces.
Locate and use help resources.
Use the management utilities to administer the system.
Manage directories and files.
Work with the Linux Shell and edit text files.
Use the command line interface to administer the system.
Understand processes, jobs, and run levels.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade