Curricula

Objectives

Purpose:
After completing the course, you will understand the most important concepts of the Linux operating system (Linux OS) and know how to work with and manage the operating system using a text-based user interface.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and Understanding 
Engineering Practice 

Objectives:
After completing the course you understand the fundamental concepts of Linux operating system and are able to work as well as manage the operating system using a text-based interface.

Content

- Structure of file system
- Basic commands of the file system
- Access permissions
- Auxiliary programs and tools
- Package management
- Process management
- User management

Learning materials and recommended literature

Course website (material and exercises)

Teaching methods

- Lectures
- Practical exercises and assignments

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Timing of the exam is informed on the first lecture.

International connections

The course will be held in English.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

Contact lessons 45 h
Self studying 90 h
Total 135 h

Further information for students

Grade is determined by points from optional assingments and from the exam.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Pass/Sufficient 1:
You know the fundament concepts and practices of Linux operating system and you are able to use the basic commands.

Satisfactory 2:
You understand the meaning of use rights in Linux OS and you are able to apply the use rights in the management of file systems.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3:
You are able to utilize the most essential Linux OS tools and manage the programs.

Very good 4:
You understand the meaning of processes in Linux OS and you are able to manage processes and services.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5:
You understand the meaning of user accounts and groups in Linux OS and you are able to manage the user accounts. Additionally, you are able to apply use right definitions to user accounts and groups.

Prerequisites

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