5038 - Linux Systems
Course information
Title
Linux Systems
Course number
5038.24
Academic year
2024-2025
ECTS
7.50
Level
Bachelor
Faculties
Science and Tecnology
Educations
BSc in Software Engineering, Diploma of Higer Education in Web Development
Prerequisites
Computer Networks and Data Communication
Language of instruction
Faroese and English
Registration
Students on the third semester of Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering are automatically enrolled. Applicants for an individual course must apply via the Student Service Center at lss@setur.fo
Beginning date
Friday, August 23, 2024
End date
Friday, October 11, 2024
Academic content
Purpose
Linux and its related operating systems have emerged as the predominant standards for internet-connected devices, ranging from mobile phones and IoT gadgets to mail and web servers, as well as embedded systems. Proficiency in installing, configuring, managing, and coding for Linux is crucial, given its pervasive presence throughout the IT landscape.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: • Install and configure Linux on both physical and virtual platforms. • Manage users, permissions, and security • Managing storage and file systems with partitioning and formatting • Set up connection to networks, setting up IP and routing • Connecting with SSH, IP tunnelling and file transfer with SCP • Scripting with shell scripts • Setting up containers and virtual machines with services • Utilize Ansible for automation, configuration management, and orchestration tasks.
Content
This course introduces Linux, covering installation, user management, service configuration, scripting, and basic programming. Additionally, participants will engage in a collaborative Linux programming group project.
Learning and teaching approaches
Rather than relying heavily on lectures, this course emphasizes hands-on learning, discussions on diverse topics, and a mix of theoretical and computer-based exercises. The latter half of the course will consists of a project, accompanied by a report and a concluding demonstration.
Assessment
Assessment method
 Attendance will be mandatory with a maximum of 15% absence  One mandatory group project assignment will be given during the lectures. The assignment should result in a running system and a report that is handed in  There will be a half way evaluation of the project  The examination will be based on the report and a demo of the system. Only student meeting the attendance requirements will be allowed to attend the exam
Examination (internal/external)
Internal
Grading scale
Passed/Failed
Exam date/dates
The examination hand-in date is the 16th of October, 2024. The examination days are on the 23rd and 24th of October, 2024
Deadline for withdrawal from exam
Friday, August 23, 2024
Academic responsibility and teachers
Academic responsibility
Jóhannus Kristmundsson
Teachers
Jóhannus Kristmundsson
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