CIS 318A
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 |
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| 37638 | CIS 318A | 41Z | M·W···· | 11:30 AM-12:20 PM | Clare Nguyen | ONLINE |
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Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Footnote:
CIS-318A-41Z: Fully ONLINE. This class mirrors the for-credit class of the same number (CIS 318A mirrors CIS 18A), so the course description is the same. Non-credit courses are intended for students who want to gain general knowledge, learn a new skill, upgrade existing skills, or enrich their understanding of a wide range of topics. Non-credit courses cannot be used to earn an associate degree nor any college transcriptable certificates. They can, however, be used to earn non-transcriptable certificates of completion.This is an online lecture, laboratory class. The lecture meets each week as noted in the class listing. The laboratory does not have scheduled meetings and can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. 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 | |||
| Practical Guide to Linux (2nd Edition) Sobell © 2010 ISBN: 9780131367364 | Textbook | Recommended | $49.99 | $37.50 | ||
| Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming, A (2nd Edition) Sobell ISBN: 9780137057481 | E-Book | Recommended | $26.75 | |||
Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.
View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.
Course Details
- Units
- 0 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 1.5
- Program Status
- Not Program Applicable
- Credit
- Non-credit Class
- Grading Method
- Pass/Fail Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
- CIS D004.