CS 1206 Syllabus: Operating System Tools II
Summer 2, 1999

Lecture: MW 12:30 - 1:45 PM (McBryde 233)      Lab: TH 12:30 - 1:45 PM (McBryde 124)


Instructor: Farooq Ali
Office: 133 McByrde
Office hours: 2:00 - 3:00 PM MTWH 
Email: mfali@vt.edu (Best way to get in touch with me) 
Text:
 		 UNIX in a Nutshell, System V edition, D. Gilley and the O'Reilly staff; 
A Practical Guide to the UNIX System, 3rd Edition, Mark G. Sobel

Grade distribution

Activity
Percentage
Homework (7 assignments) 
60
Pop quizzes / attendance
10
Final Exam
30
Total
100

Class web site and listserv:

All information related to class materials will be posted on the class web site at http://ei.cs.vt.edu/~cs1206/. Announcements regarding availability of assignments and grades will be posted to the class listserv. The listserv address is CS1206_2290@listserv.vt.edu. Every student is automatically subscribed to the class list. Discussion is encouraged on the class listserv. However, posting of solutions to the listserv is NOT permitted. The Honor Code applies to the listserv too.

Late Policy:

Absolutely NO late assignments will be accepted. Plan in advance to make sure that you submit within the deadline.

Lab Policy:

This is a 2 credit course consisting of a one-hour lecture (Mon - Wed) and a one-hour lab (Tue - Thu). Students will work in pairs in the one-hour lab sessions. Often, students are able to learn more easily from each other while solving problems together. You are encouraged to select and stick with the same lab partner for the duration of the course. While work during lab can be collaborative with your lab partner, all lab writeups, homework assignments, and tests must be your own work.

Students will be allowed to work individually during lab sessions if space permits.

Class Attendance:

You must always attend class. Attendance in lab is also mandatory. Part of your final grade is based on attendance. Student attendance in class or lab will be periodically checked through in-lab assignments, pop quizzes, or actual attendance-taking. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to find out what was discussed, what assignments were made, or what handouts were given from other students.

Assignment Submissions:

All homework should be submitted to the class account by email at cs1206@ei.cs.vt.edu.You will get an acknowledging email back saying that the assignment has been received.

The Honor Code:

The Honor Code applies to this course and will be enforced. All graded assignments must be your own work. You may seek help during office hours from the instructor. Always give credit for work that is not entirely your own (e.g., parts of programs or homework answers borrowed from a book, or results obtained working with your partner during lab sessions).

Notes:

If any student needs special accommodations because of a disability, please contact the instructor during the first week of classes.