Linux BasicsLaajuus (3 cr)

Learning objectives

Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, the student

Can install a Linux based workstation and Server with software
Can use command line interface
Can install 1-2 most important daemons
Knows the idea of Free software, knows the main features of the most important Free licenses
Knows how to keep learning Linux independently

Contents

Course contents

Installation
Linux as a workstation and a server
Command line interface
Administration management (permissions etc.
Apache Web-server
Remote control SSH client and server

Starting level and linkage with other courses

no pre-requirements

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Teaching and learning methods:
Contact hours 32 h
Independent work 48 h
The assessment of one’s own learning 1 h

Contact hours in a computer class, independent exercises in a computer class. Exercises will be documented.
Alternative completions

A student knowing Linux well beforehand can pass the course by completing a project. The project is only meant for those who already have the skills taught in the course, as there is no hands on guidance available for alternative project. To pass the course with an alternative project, student must get the project accepted on the first
class.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Earlier knowledge and skills can be shown with a Linux project as described above.

Learning materials

Course materials

Material distributed during the course, including links.