CPT 180 - Shell Scripting

Class: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a study of shell scripting and emphasizes the designing, coding and testing of scripts. This course will cover shell scripting from both the command line and the graphical user interface.

Prerequisite(s): Take CPT 101 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Phyton programming basics
Functions used in scripting languages
Automating tasks with scripts

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Grading System:
A grade of C is required for all course work.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Explain the purpose and the use of the Python, PowerShell and Bash.
Develop scripts to perform routine tasks.
Incorporate functions into scripts.
Input information from files and output results to files.
Test scripts for functionality and error handling.

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Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

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All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

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Academic Integrity
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Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021