Basics of Information Technology (2cr)

Code: 4A00HB29-3005

General information

Enrolment period: 09.06.2025 - 07.09.2025; Registration for the implementation has begun.

Timing: 01.08.2025 - 07.10.2025; Implementation is running.

Credits: 2 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

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

Course: 4A00HB29

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.

Location and time

Ks. aikataulu http://lukkarit.tamk.fi

Exam schedules

2025-09-30 vk 40 tentti
2025-10-07 vk 41 tentti (uusinta)

Assessment methods and criteria

Opintojakson arviointi asteikolla 1-5. Opintojakson perusarvosanat (1-2) voi suorittaa lähitunneilla. Lisäarvosanat 3-5 suoritetaan itsenäisillä tehtävillä ja osaaminen osoitetaan tentillä.

Arvosana 1: Git osaaminen (Github 20 tiedostoa).
Arvosana 2: Git osaaminen (Github 40 tiedostoa).
Arvosanat 3-5: valinnaisiin itsenäisiin harjoituksiin perustuva suullinen tentti.
Arvosana 3 = osaaminen osoittaminen 50 % tehtävistä
Arvosana 4 = osaaminen osoittaminen 80 % tehtävistä
Arvosana 5 = osaaminen osoittaminen 100 % tehtävistä

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

ongelmalähtöinen opiskelu
harjoitukset
tentti

Learning materials

Opintojakson Moodle-sivut

Student workload