Basics of Information TechnologyLaajuus (2 cr)
Code: 4A00HB29
Credits
2 op
Objectives
After completing the course, the student understands the basics of operating systems, is able to configure operating system features and use command line. The course covers topics such as file systems, file structures, program installation, configuration, and the basics of using a terminal and its command line.
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
• install and configure programs
• solve problems using the command line
• change the settings of the operating system
Content
• Basics of operating systems
• Processes and related channels stdin, stdout, stderr
• Change the settings of the operating system
• Use of terminals and remote programs
• Command line
• Software and their installation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student understands the basics of an operating system, its main functions, configuration, software installation, remote connections, and the use of the command line.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student is able to
• flexibly use the functions of the operating system, modify its settings, install and configure demanding software packages,
• use the command line extensively.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is able to
• use advanced functions of the operating system,
• modify its deeper settings (e.g. using registers or system files),
• install and configure complex software,
• write basic command-line based programs.
Enrolment period
09.06.2025 - 07.09.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business Information Systems
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
Teachers
- Jari Aalto
Person in charge
Jari Aalto
Groups
-
25TIKO1
Objectives (course unit)
After completing the course, the student understands the basics of operating systems, is able to configure operating system features and use command line. The course covers topics such as file systems, file structures, program installation, configuration, and the basics of using a terminal and its command line.
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
• install and configure programs
• solve problems using the command line
• change the settings of the operating system
Content (course unit)
• Basics of operating systems
• Processes and related channels stdin, stdout, stderr
• Change the settings of the operating system
• Use of terminals and remote programs
• Command line
• Software and their installation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student understands the basics of an operating system, its main functions, configuration, software installation, remote connections, and the use of the command line.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student is able to
• flexibly use the functions of the operating system, modify its settings, install and configure demanding software packages,
• use the command line extensively.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student is able to
• use advanced functions of the operating system,
• modify its deeper settings (e.g. using registers or system files),
• install and configure complex software,
• write basic command-line based programs.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
09.06.2025 - 07.09.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business Information Systems
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
Teachers
- Jari Aalto
Person in charge
Jari Aalto
Groups
-
25TIKO2
Objectives (course unit)
After completing the course, the student understands the basics of operating systems, is able to configure operating system features and use command line. The course covers topics such as file systems, file structures, program installation, configuration, and the basics of using a terminal and its command line.
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
• install and configure programs
• solve problems using the command line
• change the settings of the operating system
Content (course unit)
• Basics of operating systems
• Processes and related channels stdin, stdout, stderr
• Change the settings of the operating system
• Use of terminals and remote programs
• Command line
• Software and their installation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student understands the basics of an operating system, its main functions, configuration, software installation, remote connections, and the use of the command line.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student is able to
• flexibly use the functions of the operating system, modify its settings, install and configure demanding software packages,
• use the command line extensively.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student is able to
• use advanced functions of the operating system,
• modify its deeper settings (e.g. using registers or system files),
• install and configure complex software,
• write basic command-line based programs.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
09.06.2025 - 07.09.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business Information Systems
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
Teachers
- Jari Aalto
Person in charge
Jari Aalto
Groups
-
25TIKO3
Objectives (course unit)
After completing the course, the student understands the basics of operating systems, is able to configure operating system features and use command line. The course covers topics such as file systems, file structures, program installation, configuration, and the basics of using a terminal and its command line.
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
• install and configure programs
• solve problems using the command line
• change the settings of the operating system
Content (course unit)
• Basics of operating systems
• Processes and related channels stdin, stdout, stderr
• Change the settings of the operating system
• Use of terminals and remote programs
• Command line
• Software and their installation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student understands the basics of an operating system, its main functions, configuration, software installation, remote connections, and the use of the command line.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student is able to
• flexibly use the functions of the operating system, modify its settings, install and configure demanding software packages,
• use the command line extensively.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student is able to
• use advanced functions of the operating system,
• modify its deeper settings (e.g. using registers or system files),
• install and configure complex software,
• write basic command-line based programs.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
07.06.2024 - 08.09.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
Teachers
- Jari Aalto
Person in charge
Jari Aalto
Groups
-
24TIKO1
Objectives (course unit)
After completing the course, the student understands the basics of operating systems, is able to configure operating system features and use command line. The course covers topics such as file systems, file structures, program installation, configuration, and the basics of using a terminal and its command line.
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
• install and configure programs
• solve problems using the command line
• change the settings of the operating system
Content (course unit)
• Basics of operating systems
• Processes and related channels stdin, stdout, stderr
• Change the settings of the operating system
• Use of terminals and remote programs
• Command line
• Software and their installation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student understands the basics of an operating system, its main functions, configuration, software installation, remote connections, and the use of the command line.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student is able to
• flexibly use the functions of the operating system, modify its settings, install and configure demanding software packages,
• use the command line extensively.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student is able to
• use advanced functions of the operating system,
• modify its deeper settings (e.g. using registers or system files),
• install and configure complex software,
• write basic command-line based programs.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
07.06.2024 - 08.09.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
Teachers
- Jari Aalto
Person in charge
Jari Aalto
Groups
-
24TIKO2
Objectives (course unit)
After completing the course, the student understands the basics of operating systems, is able to configure operating system features and use command line. The course covers topics such as file systems, file structures, program installation, configuration, and the basics of using a terminal and its command line.
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
• install and configure programs
• solve problems using the command line
• change the settings of the operating system
Content (course unit)
• Basics of operating systems
• Processes and related channels stdin, stdout, stderr
• Change the settings of the operating system
• Use of terminals and remote programs
• Command line
• Software and their installation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student understands the basics of an operating system, its main functions, configuration, software installation, remote connections, and the use of the command line.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student is able to
• flexibly use the functions of the operating system, modify its settings, install and configure demanding software packages,
• use the command line extensively.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student is able to
• use advanced functions of the operating system,
• modify its deeper settings (e.g. using registers or system files),
• install and configure complex software,
• write basic command-line based programs.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
07.06.2024 - 08.09.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
Teachers
- Jari Aalto
Person in charge
Jari Aalto
Groups
-
24TIKO3
Objectives (course unit)
After completing the course, the student understands the basics of operating systems, is able to configure operating system features and use command line. The course covers topics such as file systems, file structures, program installation, configuration, and the basics of using a terminal and its command line.
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
• install and configure programs
• solve problems using the command line
• change the settings of the operating system
Content (course unit)
• Basics of operating systems
• Processes and related channels stdin, stdout, stderr
• Change the settings of the operating system
• Use of terminals and remote programs
• Command line
• Software and their installation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student understands the basics of an operating system, its main functions, configuration, software installation, remote connections, and the use of the command line.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student is able to
• flexibly use the functions of the operating system, modify its settings, install and configure demanding software packages,
• use the command line extensively.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student is able to
• use advanced functions of the operating system,
• modify its deeper settings (e.g. using registers or system files),
• install and configure complex software,
• write basic command-line based programs.
Assessment scale
0-5