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Introduction to Linux (3 cr)

Code: TT00CB25-3004

General information


Enrollment

02.07.2025 - 31.07.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology

Teachers

  • Jani Sourander

Groups

  • TTK24SD
    TTK24SD

Objective

With this Linux course the student will be introduced with basics of Linux operating system. Course covers e.g. terminology related to subject and the student also installs his/her own Linux. There are no prerequisites for participating this course.

Content

1. Introduction
1.1. Terminology
1.2. Distributions
1.3. Installation
2. Graphical User Environments
2.1. Different Environments
2.2. Installing Software
2.3. Office Applications
2.4. Updates
3. Directory Structure
3.1. Filesystem Hierarchy Standard 3.0
3.2. Navigating
3.3. Editing Files
4. Text Based User Environment
4.1. Command Prompt
4.2. bash
4.3. Commands
4.4. Installing Software
4.5. Advanced Use
5. User Management
5.1. Users
5.2. Groups
5.3. root User and sudo Command
6. Software Distribution
6.1. Distribution Dependent Systems
6.2. Distribution Neutral Systems
7. Processes
7.1. Concept
7.2. In practice
7.3. Managing
8. Advanced Usage
8.1. IO and Piping
8.2. Scripting
8.3. Programming

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

over 95% of the total score.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

65% - 95% of the total score.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

50% - 65% of the total score.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

over 50% of the total score. Under 50% is fail.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites

Further information

TKI pisteet 0-5