Introduction to Linux Operating System (5cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- install Linux operating system
- modify OS according to requirements
- use desktop and command line interface
- create, modify and delete files and folders
- create command line scripts
- automate and schedule scripts
- maintain the system and its data security

Content

Kurssilla perehdytään Linux-käyttöjärjestelmän rooliin sekä mahdollisuuksiin osana yritysten tietojärjestelmiä. Kurssin aikana opiskelija tutustuu Linux-pohjaisten työasemien ja palvelimien käyttöön ja hallintaan. Aiheita ovat mm. käyttöjärjestelmän asentaminen ja konfigurointi, erilaisten palveluiden/palvelimien asennus ja ylläpito, tavallisimpien sovellusten käyttö, varmuuskopiointi, tietoturva-asiat sekä yksinkertaisten komentoriviohjelmien tuottaminen.

Teaching methods

The study unit is completed partly independently following a schedule for returning assingments / by a given deadline. In addition to independent studying, the study unit includes scheduled teaching or guidance online. Recordings of the teaching sessions can be viewed on Canvas afterwards. The study unit does not include working in pairs or groups. You will not receive individual feedback for assignments from the teacher: feedback is based on checking the accuracy of the assignments and giving general level feedback after the assignments have been returned.

Time and location

[This field is not used at Laurea.]

Learning materials and recommended literature

Supporting material will be presented during lectures.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

All students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognized and accredited by the teacher responsible for the studies or another person designated to the position. The assessment is carried out according to the same assessment criteria and, as a rule, same grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit or module. The student is entitled to apply for accreditation of prior competence regardless of where, how and when the competence has been acquired. The student may also seek accreditation of competence to be acquired on the job as part of their degree (work-based learning). The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence and for providing sufficient information.

Important dates

According to the degree regulations (section 18) “students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrollment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the study unit in the place of the absent student.” (Laurea degree regulations) In the case of online studies the lecturer can also specify some other way than participation on an online meeting what is required from the student so that he/she verifies his/her attendance on the study unit (Decision by the vice president, education 7/2019).

Forms of internationality

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

The evaluation of competence is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the evaluation criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies. (Laurea degree regulations).

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- use professional concepts extensively
- compare and choose
- relevant information
- report and communicate in a professional manner

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
- gather information and use their knowledge basis
- report in the agreed manner

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
- search for information in different sources
- report

Students who has failed to demonstrate their competence in accordance with the approved level must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. Laurea provides examination retake dates. Students must register for these examinations no later than 10 days before the retake date. A failed exam or other study attainment can be retaken twice. A failure to attend an actual examination is considered to be one completion attempt. (Laurea degree regulations.)

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. If plagiarism-detection tools are used when assignments are checked, the lecturer will inform the students of this.