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Introduction to Linux/UNIX (DCOM 142)

Credit Course

3 credits

$122 per credit

in-county, fees apply

Blended, Online

Introduces fundamental concepts of various Linux distributions. Students practice common user tasks in the operating system (OS) shell. Students perform command line utilities, learn basics of shell scripting, pipes, redirection, Linux file system, and GNU Network Object Model Environment (GNOME). Graphical User Interface (GUI) and basic network commands are reviewed. Students learn to setup and manage users and groups and configure ownerships and permissions. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 or ACLT 052.

Sections

Winter 2025 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/02/2025 - 01/23/2025
    • Instructor: Barbara Miller
    • Course ID: #10607

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

Spring 2025 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:10 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      R
      Location: Owings Mills, O 609
    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Blended
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21706

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:35 - 11:00 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Essex
    • Time:
      9:35 - 11:00 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Essex, ADMN 206

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #20939

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 03/15/2025
    • Course ID: #23211

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the first seven week session

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      5:45 - 8:40 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      T
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #20924

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #20925

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 03/17/2025 - 05/11/2025
    • Course ID: #21459

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the second seven week session.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online
    • Time:
      9:05 - 10:30 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Catonsville, HTEC 101E

    Section Information:

    • Format: Blended
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #20923

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 02/24/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #22126

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the Late Start 10 week session.