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UNIX/Linux Introduction
This course introduces the UNIX/Linux operating system skills necessary to perform entry-level user functions.
Provider Information
Garfield Anderson
Gwinnett Technical College
5150 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30043-5702
Course Overview
CIST 1401
5150 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
2875 Old Milton Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Learning Objectives
Topics include: history of UNIX/Linux, login and logout, the user environment, user password change, the file system, hierarchy tree, editors, file system commands as they relate to navigating the file system tree, UNIX/Linux manual help pages, using the UNIX/Linux graphical desktop, and command options. In addition, the student must be able to perform directory and file displaying, creation, deletion, redirection, copying, moving, linking files, wildcards, determining present working directory and changing directory locations.
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Competency Areas
Work Roles
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