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Course syllabus - Linux operating system and development environment, distance course
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
DVA239
Valid from
Autumn semester 2016
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G1F (First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).
Main area(s)
Computer Science
School
School of Innovation, Design and Engineering
Ratified
2016-01-27
Status
This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Other Materials
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Akademin för innovation, design och teknik,
Objectives
The course provides basic practical knowledge to use and administer Linux-based systems and knowledge of software development in the powerful and flexible development environment that Linux provides.
Learning outcomes
The student should after completed course be able to:
1. Explain the basic functionality of an operating system and in their own words describe the
meaning of common terms.
2. Describe in their own words how Linux is installed, configured and managed.
3. Explain the file system structure and the underlying security model.
4. Account for the most common commands in a Linux system.
5. Write command scripts in a command prompt that solves a simple problem.
6. Give examples of different techniques used to work with remote computers.
7. Develop and debug software using the tools offered by the system.
8. 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 scripting, networking services. Programming Tools in a Linux environment. Social, economic and ethical issues around open source.
Tuition
During the course students communicate with classmates and teachers using an internet-based teaching platform. The platform includes e-mail, video conference and learning management systems. Hand ins are also submitted through the teaching platform.
Examination
Exercise (INL1), 1.5 ECTS credits, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5, (examines the learning objectives 1-6 and 8)
Exercise, laboratory work (LAB1), 3 ECTS credits, marks Fail (U) or Pass, (examines the learning objectives 2-7)
Project (PRO1), 3 ECTS credits, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5, (examines the learning objectives 5-7)
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Grade
Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail
Interim Regulations and Other Regulations
The course completely overlaps with CDT109 Linux 7,5 credits, DVA219 Linux operating system and development environment 7,5 credits and DVA233 Linux operating system and development environment.