Session 1

Learning objectives

In this first session of class we will review the syllabus, discuss the course objectives, and begin the first interactive lesson introducing programming in a command line terminal. By the end of this session you will be more familiar with the following topics:

• The structure and goals of this class.
• A unix shell/terminal.
• Command line programs, including core system utilities.
• File system paths.
• Markdown.

In class exercises

• Introduce the course website (bookmark this!): https://eaton-lab.org/hack-the-planet
• Connect, login, and complete notebook 1 on the course server: https://pinky.eaton-lab.org
• Link to Lecture 1 slides: Introduction to bash

Assignments

• Complete the online poll: https://forms.gle/gYuxM2UCQirrEbX77
• Watch this YouTube video on the history of Unix programming.
• Complete the terminal tutor tutorial: https://www.terminaltutor.com/

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