Basics of Information Technology (2 cr)

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