Course syllabus - Linux

Objectives

The course provides basic theoretical and practical knowledge to install, use and administer Linux-based systems as well as knowledge of script development.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:

1. explain the basic functionality of an operating system,
2. install, configure and manage Linux-systems,
3. explain the file system structure and the underlying security model,
4. account for and manage the most common commands in a Linux system,
5. write simpler programs in command languages (scripts),
6. give examples of different techniques used to work with remote computers and
7. describe the social, economic and ethical issues around open source.

Course content

Working in Linux, install Linux, managing software packages, system administration, operating system structure, file management, processes, window management, command shell and scripting. Social, economic and ethical issues around open source.

Examination

Laboratory work (LAB1), 4 credits, examines the learning objectives 2-6, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G)
Laboratory work (LAB2), 1.5 credits, examines the learning objectives 2-6, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G)
Written examination (TEN1), 2 credits, examines the learning objectives 1-7, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.

Grade

Grading scale: 5, 4, 3

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course completely overlaps with CDT109 Linux 7,5 credits and DVA219/DVA233/DVA239 Linux operating system and development environment 7.5 credits.