Module Details

Module Code: SYST C1601
Module Title: Development on GNU/Linux
Title: Development on GNU/Linux
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Diarmuid OBriain
Domains:  
Module Description: Provide the learner with the necessary skills to establish and administer both single-user and multi-user GNU/Linux computer systems, develop scripts using the shell and prepare the system as a development platform for well used programming languages.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Install and setup a GNU/Linux operating system on hardware and Virtual Machines (VM).
LO2 Classify and illustrate techniques to perform common System Administrative tasks using GNU tools.
LO3 Write bash shell scripts for the automation of System Administration Tasks tasks.
LO4 Apply standard methods to manage local security and software management on a GNU/Linux system.
LO5 Individual capstone project to solve a System Administration task.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction to and Installing GNU/Linux
GNU/Linux General background, Prepare to install GNU/Linux, Install GNU/LinuxLinux, Post GNU/Linuxinstallation, Installing Packages.
Editing files
VIm, nano, cat, head and tail.
System Administration tasks
Users and Groups, Filesystems, File Permissions, Handling files and processes, Disks and volumes.
Interacting with the GNU/Linux shell
Input, Output and Errors, Shells, The Superuser, root, User login, PATH, alias and environment variables.
Further System Administration tasks
The boot system, System daemon (systemd), Mounting file-systems, Device configuration, Network configuration, Print configuration and logging.
Automating tasks
Sed, awk, pipes, cron, at, batch and bash scripting.
Development Environment preparation
Prepare a GNU/Linux system as a platform for development. Installation of gcc/g++/make via build-essentials, establish virtual environments (virtualenv) for Python.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project40.00%
Practical60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
Learners that fail but achieve a minimum final percentage of 30% in the module will be eligible for one or more of the following: Submit assignment, Re-submit components, Practical examination, Interview or Presentation.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Practicals Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Practice and self-directed learning on the use of GNU/Linux systems. Every Week 6.00 6
Project Non Contact Capstone Per Semester 0.32 8
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Neil Smyth. (2020), Ubuntu 20.04 Essentials: A Guide to Ubuntu 20.04 Desktop and Server Editions, Payload Media, [ISBN: 1951442180].
  • Jonathan Moeller. (2019), The Ubuntu Beginner's Guide, Independently Published, p.200, [ISBN: 1797974602].
  • William E. Shotts, Jr.. (2012), The Linux Command Line, No Starch Press, p.480, [ISBN: 9781593273897].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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