Fall 2017
UNIX system usage and commands. Shell script programming. Network concepts and protocols. System level calls in C++. Extensive laboratory work.
1) "A Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming" by Mark G. Sobell (3rd ed.)
2) 8GB USB drive - formatted with NTFS or UTF.
| Components: | Count | Grade weight |
| Assignments | 6-12 | Weighted 40% Total |
| Mid-term | 1 | Weighted 25% Total |
| Final | 1 | Weighted 35% Total |
| Scales: |
| A 90% - 100% |
| B 80% - 89% |
| C 70% - 79% |
| D 60% - 69% |
You must score on boundary or above to get grade. There is no rounding.
For a passing grade (D or better), student must achieve a grade of 60% or better in the test/quiz portion and 60% or better in the assignment portion.
All assignments are due in class at the time specified for that assignment. Be sure to include the following information on each assignment:
All assignments will be graded by the teaching assistant of your section. To receive full credit for an assignment, all the requirements specified in the assignment must be satisfied. For example, a program with no documentation or with an execution error will be assigned the grade of ZERO.
If you do not agree with the assigned grade, see your TA first to resolve the matter. Late assignments will be accepted with 25% of the base points deducted for each 24 hours past. Clock is continuous.
Midterm will be given during normal class time.
Questions on grading must be submitted within 2 weeks of the assignment or test officially being returned. Failure to pick up assignment or test, once it is graded, does not extend this deadline.
Final will be given in accordance with university policy at the time scheduled and posted in the course catalog. Students having more that two final exams on the same day can reschedule the exam with the highest course number. You must also give notice at least a week before finals, if this applies.
The Americans with Disabilities Act
If you need an accommodation for this class, please contact the Disability Resource Center as soon as possible. The DRC coordinates accommodations for students with disabilities. It is located on the 4th floor of the Health Services Building, and can be reached at 815-753-1303 (V) or drc@niu.edu.
Also, please contact me privately as soon as possible so we can discuss your accommodations. The sooner you let us know your needs, the sooner we can assist you in achieving your learning goals in this course.
For those using testing assistance, you are responsible for the paperwork and you must provide this with sufficient time for the DRC to processes it. The DRC requires the "exam accommodation form" be submitted at least 2 days before the exam.
Disciplinary action for cheating may range from receiving a zero for the assignment up to receiving an F for the course. Cheating is reported to the University and the University may take additional disciplinary action.
Discussing concepts behind an assignment is not cheating, comparing solutions is. If you need your work checked, see your instructor or TA.
Additionally, significant portions of the tests are based on the homework. If you don't get it, you will fail the test and the course.