TransfermaticCISC at American River College

    CISC 323 - Linux Operating System

    Recent Professors
    Michael A. L'Estrange
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.6Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of CISC 323
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces the Linux operating system for microcomputers. Concepts include the kernel, file structures, daemons, graphical user interfaces (GUI), open source, file security and permissions. It also covers procedures for installing software, basic system administration and utilities, the Bourne again shell (BASH), command line interface utilities, and introduction to scripting topics.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 4:30pm–5:20pm, Mon Wed 5:30pm–6:20pm, Thu 5:30pm–6:20pm, Thu 6:30pm–7:20pm