Welcome to ULI101
Introduction to UNIX/Linux and the Internet
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What This Course is About
Unix and Linux represent the operating system technology underlying many of the services of the Internet. This subject introduces students to Unix, Linux and the Internet.
Students will learn the core utilities to work productively in a Linux environment. Students will accomplish this by using the shell (i.e. command prompt), learn to configure their login accounts, manipulate data stored in files, effectively use Linux commands and utilities, and write simple shell scripts to automate simple tasks.
Accessing Your Linux Computer Account
You will need a Matrix account to complete and submit the ULI101 Weekly Tutorials and the Review Tutorials. If you have never logged into Matrix before, check your MySeneca email for confirmation that your Matrix account was automatically created after you registered for ULI101. This should happen automatically if you are a new Seneca student and this is your first semester.
Logging into Matrix Linux Account
After successfully logging into Matrix from the college computers, there are several other ways you can login to Matrix depending on your operating system of choice. Please see the following tutorial for detailed instructions.
Requesting Support - Matrix Account Access
In case of problems with:
- logging into your Matrix account
- not seeing your home directory in your Matrix Account
- any other Matrix issue
If you require technical assistance with the issues above, please click on the following link: IT Service Desk.
Phoning may resolve the issue sooner. Be ready to specify the exact error message you received.
You could also e-mail the ITS Service Desk at: servicedesk@senecacollege.ca
It's extremely helpful to take a full-desktop screenshot of your screen with the error message you received. Attach the image to your message when you contact the Service Desk through your MySeneca email.
Course Resources
Free Applications for Remote Access
The Learning Centre
The Learning Centre is a resource to assist students that additional course help, english reading / writing support and improving study skills.
Supported Learning Groups (SLGs)
Supported Learning Groups are peer-facilitated study sessions targeted to help students review course material for difficult courses. It is a student-driven, informal study group offered regularly where students can discuss course content, develop learning strategies, predict test items, compare notes and develop organizational tools while learning how to integrate course content and study skills together.
Benefits of Supported Learning Groups include:
- Make efficient and effective use of study time
- Build learning strategies that integrate course content with study techniques
- Meet classmates as you improve teamwork ability and leadership skills
- Stay on top, feel confident and be prepared for lectures, weekly tutorials, review tutorials, tests, etc.