Linux Operating System
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IITB6006 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | IT 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2021 / 2022 / 2023 / 2024 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2017-2018 / 2018-2019 / 2019-2020 / 2020-2021 / 2021-2022 / 2022-2023 / 2023-2024 / 2024-2025 / 2025-2026) |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Matila, Jukka |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Courses
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-IT-2N | 2017-09-01 – 2017-12-22 | Johan Dams | English | 2017-08-23 – 2017-09-18 |
| 2 | I-IT-2N | 2018-08-31 – 2018-12-21 | Jukka Matila | English | 2018-08-20 – 2018-09-17 |
| 3 | I-IT-2N | 2019-09-02 – 2019-12-20 | Jukka Matila, Hannu Teulahti | English | 2019-08-19 – 2019-09-09 |
| 3001 | IT2019-2, IT2019-2A, IT2019-2B, IT2019-2C, IT2019-2D | 2020-08-24 – 2020-12-20 | Jukka Matila | English | 2020-08-17 – 2020-09-11 |
| 3002 | IT2020-2, IT2020-2A, IT2020-2B, IT2020-2C, IT2020-2D | 2021-08-23 – 2021-11-21 | Jukka Matila | English | 2021-08-01 – 2021-09-06 |
| 3003 | IT2021-2, IT2021-2A, IT2021-2B | 2022-08-29 – 2022-11-26 | Jukka Matila | English | 2022-08-01 – 2022-09-06 |
| 3004 | IT2022-2, IT2022-2A, IT2022-2B | 2024-01-08 – 2024-04-30 | Jukka Matila | English | 2023-12-01 – 2024-01-12 |
| 3005 | IT2023-2, IT2023-2A, IT2023-2B, IT2023-2C | 2025-01-07 – 2025-04-30 | Jukka Matila | English | 2024-12-01 – 2025-01-13 |
The descriptions shown below are for the academic year: 2024-2025
Learning Outcomes
The aim of the course is to familiarize the student with the basics, structure and activities of Linux. After the course, the student has comprehensive knowledge of the most frequently used Linux commands and can work naturally in a Linux environment, know how to handle files and processes, and write shell scripts.
Student's Workload
108 h, of which 40 hours of scheduled contact teaching.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Operating Systems and Domain Services.
Contents
Linux operating system structure, Linux commands, file processing, process control.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material provided by the teacher.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Exercises in computer class. Short lectures during exercises.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5: Capable of producing script programs.
Grade 3: Capable of managing the Linux system.
Grade 1: Knows how to install and use Linux from both a graphical device and a terminal.
Assessment Methods
Exercises 50%, mini quizzes 30% and final examination/project 20%.