MA194 -- Using Unix Course

MA194 -- Using Unix Course (Looking for an old MA194 class? Try: Using WindowsNT - Spring 1997 or Using Unix - Spring 1996 )

Instructor: Ken Kubota (Email addr: ken@ms.uky.edu)
Instructor: Dan Chaney (Email addr: chaney@ms.uky.edu)
Office: 959 Patterson Office Tower
USMail: 715 Patterson Office Tower, UK Campus, Lexington, KY 40506-0027
Office phone: (606) 257-2150 Fax: (606) 257-2975 Worst Case: (606) 323-2849

Class Announcements

Last updated by Dan Chaney Tue Jan 16 13:30:33 EST 1996
This section is designed for updates and current announcements.

If you need a Unix account, request an account by clicking here and completing the form.

If you are having registration problems and need to send a note to Bill Verble, click here

If you need to call about registration, the number is 1-800-432-0963, extension 73377

Slides for Class 1 and Class 2 are now available.

Slides for Class 3 and Class 4 are now available.

Slides for Class 5 and Class 6 are now available.

Slides for Class 7 and Class 8 are now available.

Slides for Class 9 and Class 10 are now available.

Slides for Class 11 and Class 12 are now available.

The midterm is available.

Slides for Class 13 and Class 14 are now available.

Slides for Class 15 and Class 16 are now available (such as they are...)

Slides for Class 17 and Class 18 are now available

Slides for Class 19 and Class 20 are now available

Slides for Class 21 and Class 22 are now available.
Additional info is also available at http://www.ate.uky.edu/~chaney

Slides for Class 23 and Class 24 are now available

Slides for Class 25 and Class 26 are now available

Slides for Class 27 and Class 28 are now available

The final Using Unix final is now available. (Also, my comments on the final are available.)

Good luck, students!

Class Description

MA194 - Using Unix                     2 hours  Pass/Fail

An introduction to the Unix computer operating system environment from a user's perspective. This course is designed for anyone interested in learning Unix and assumes no previous Unix experience, although some familiarity with computers will be helpful. Topics include the concept of a multiuser and multiprocess computer system, shell commands, filesystem design and tools, process control, networking structure and tools and the X windowing system. This course is open to any student, staff or faculty member and has no formal prerequisites.

The course will be televised Tuesdays from 9:00 PM to 9:50 PM EDT and from 10:00 PM to 10:50 PM EDT on the UK Channel as well as on Lexington TCI cable systems channel 16 Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 9:00 PM. Students are expected to have access to a Unix-based system connected to the Internet.

The general format of the class will be to present lecture material during the first hour and a `lab' presentation during the second. Attendance during the first broadcast on Tuesdays will be especially beneficial to the student. Homework will be assigned on Tuesday and be due the following Monday at 4:00 PM EDT. Some class time on Tuesday will be used for reviewing the homework answers and discussion.

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Slides for Class 15 and Class 16 are now available (such as they are...)

Class Description

MA194 - Using Unix                     2 hours  Pass/Fail

Class Description

MA194 - Using Unix                     2 hours  Pass/Fail

Books for this course

There are two texts suggested for this course. Additional course materials will be generated and distributed as the course progresses.

Absolute Beginner's Guide to UNIX
Lisa Stapleton, SAMS Publishing, 343 pages, ISBN 0-672-30460-0
MSR Cost: $19.99
This text is designed for the true UNIX novice. It will provide the textual explanations for basic Unix usage. Online documentation will supplement this text. It is possible that some chapters will not be covered during the semester, but they will likely be of use to the successful student after the completion of the course.

What you need to know when you can't find your UNIX system administrator
Linda Mui, O'Reilly & Associates, 139 pages, ISBN 1-56592-104-6
MSR Cost: $19.99
This text is designed to help the UNIX novice handle problems on their own. It covers some common beginning Unix problems, how to correct and provides a problem solving approach to various aspects of Unix. It also helps the user know what facts are relevant and useful when seeking their local administrator's help.

Availability

There have been some concerns as to the availability of textbooks for this class. The UK Bookstore should have them in stock (and thus your local bookstore may as well). However, just in case, I have also arranged for a limited number of copies (~20) to be available at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington. They will ship both books via UPS (usually next-day service) within the state for $4.00 ($3.50 for the first book, $0.50 for each additional. Thus, it is advantageous if several sets of books are ordered/shipped simultaneously)
Joseph-Beth Booksellers is located at 3199 Nicholasville Road in the Lexington Green Mall. Their number is (606) 273-2911.

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Grading/Exam Schedule

Assignments/Homework

Your grade will consist of the following:

Homework: 30%
Midterm: 30%
Final: 30%
Participation: 10%

Exam Schedule

The dates listed here are subject to change, which will be announced in class.
There will be one midterm test distributed on or about March 5, 1996.
The test will be due one week after it has been handed out/made available.
There will be a final distributed on or about April 24, 1996.
The final will be due by 4:00 pm, Wednesday, May 1, 1996.
Be sure to read the submissions policy.

Homework

There will be approximately 15 homework assignments. You will be responsible for ten of them. Five will be chosen as mandatory, you may choose the other five. The remaining assignments may be used as extra credit. Turning in homework is covered in the submissions section.

Important Dates

Tuesday, January 16, 1996 -- Class begins
Monday, January 15, 1996 -- Martin Luther King day (Academic Holiday)
This doesn't affect our class, but it's a nice thing to know....
Tuesday, February 24, 1996 -- Midterm for this class
Friday, March 8, 1996 -- Last day to drop (But you don't wanna do that anyway)
Monday, March 11, 1996 -- Spring Break begins
Tuesday, April 26, 1996 -- Last class
April 29, 1996 -- Final Exam Week begins (That's a Monday)

Office Hours

I will be holding office hours during the week. The current scheduled time is Monday from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT. This may change, however, especially if students prefer some office hours be held during the weekend. (Changes will be announced in class, of course)

A very useful alternative is to send me email at either chaney@ms.uky.edu or ma194@ms.uky.edu, if not both. You may also use these addresses to arrange an appointment or visit.

Don't forget: In-class discussion plays a part of your grade!

Plagiarism

The University of Kentucky takes cases of plagiarism very seriously. Do not copy the work of your fellow students or the work of others.
Actually, the notice about plagiarism is basically common sense and we all know it. It's reasonable to discuss things in groups and some of the textbooks point out the advantages of working in groups. It is expected, however, that the work you turn in for your grade will be your own original work. If you are caught cheating, you will fail the course at that point. I seriously doubt this will be a problem.

Submissions

All work must be submitted electronically. Specific submission guidelines will be covered in class and/or handouts. Faxes and diskettes do NOT qualify as electronic submission! Homework assignments (as well as extra credit assignments) are due the following Monday by 4:00 PM EDT unless otherwise noted. (If you are watching the course over TCI, please let me know -- there is a different due-date since those broadcasts are delayed.)

Late Policy

Syllabus

This section covers the general overview of the lectures for the course. As the semester progresses, course materials will be available by selecting (clicking) on the current week. As always, this is a general outline and thus will be subject to change depending on the progression of the course.

A semester overview calendar is also available.

Broadcast Schedule

The broadcast schedule below is for the UK Channel (Star channel 9). Please consult your local technical coordinator for times in your area.

Internet Users click here to get the satellite telemtry data to view the class!
This schedule covers all Community Colleges and satellite viewers

Tuesdays 9:00pm - 9:50 pm
Tuesday 10:00 pm - 10:50 pm

If you have any questions concerning the video broadcasts, you may call Bill Verble at the Distance Learning Programs at (606) 257-4052.

If you are living off-campus or prefer to watch the course over Lexington's TCI cable system, the classes will be rebroadcast on a one-class delay at

UK Lexington Students take note!
This is your viewing time

Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 9:00 PM EST on TCI channel 16.

Registration

(As of 8/10/95 - Please check before registering)
The official registration for the class looks something like this:

        Course: MA 194 201  ***** THIS WILL BE DIFFERENT FOR YOU
          Title: CALCULUS WORKSHOP I
    Call Number: 06530
   Credit Hours: 1
          Meets: T (Tuesday)
           Time: 9:00 pm - 9:50 pm
          Where: OFF CAMPU
     Instructor: Kuboda
      Available: 50
          Notes:
       CourseId: MA 194
        Section: 216
         Prefix: MA

A few notes on this however:

UK Main campus students will register for section 216
The call number and section listings may vary from campus to campus. The section numbers for a given community college are listed here.
You should verify any of this with your local registrar's office.

As part of the ATE Project

As part of the Advanced Technical Education project here at Math Sciences of the University of Kentucky, a new Using Unix class is being offered for the 1996 Spring Semester. In keeping with the ATE goals, this will be a televised course available for credit (2 hours, Pass/Fail) to anyone at the University of Kentucky or UK Community College System. It is also now available as an independent study course. Everyone else is welcome to watch the class series as well, of course.

A list of the 1995/1996 ATE Lab Supervisors is located here.