Class Details

CIS 18B
Advanced UNIX/LINUX

Course Description

This course covers advanced topics with Unix/Linux utilities, including text processing, file archiving, compression, version control, build automation, basic bash scripts, and installation of a Linux distribution.

Class Details

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-04-06 to 2026-05-15.
Footnote:
CIS-18B.-01Z: Fully ONLINE. This is a six-week, 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

This course either has not submitted any materials to the bookstore for use or is using Open Education Resources. Please check with the instructor.

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Course Details

Units

4.5 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
• Weekly Lab Hours: 1.5

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory

CIS D014A or CIS D022A or CIS D036A or CIS D0040.

Prerequisite

CIS D018A