ELEC-A7310 - Linux Basics, Lecture, 28.10.2024-13.11.2024

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course a successful student will be able to:

  • Use Linux commands to manage files and folders
  • Create and execute BASH scripts
  • Explain the structure of the Linux operating systems
  • Create user accounts and manage permissions
  • Configure and install basic Linux network services
  • Install and compile programs from source files
  • Knows how to learn and find info for more challenging tasks related to Linux environment.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 28.10.2024 - 13.11.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Risto Järvinen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: Finnish, English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This introductory course on Linux operation system and bash shell provides an overview of Linux and open source software ecosystem starting from an Linux installation and configuration. Course contains:

    • Introduction of Linux file systems, commands, and text editors.
    • The use of command line and Bash shell
    • Managing Linux processes
    • Basic administrative tasks in Linux
    • Linux servers and network settings

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Exercises and practical usage test (Examination).

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Contact teaching

    Independent studying

    Examination

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
    2024-2025 Autumn II
    2025-2026 Autumn I
    2025-2026 Autumn II

    Registration:

    The number of participants is limited. Priority IT and CE students.

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