Course Overview
This hands-on course follows on from COMP 1002 and assumes proficiency with a PC and file management. Students are introduced to command line Linux concepts using the GNU/Linux operating system on the Intel platform. Participants will install the Linux operating system, partition a disk, create and mount a file system, and configure the boot loader and services. COMP 2766 labs and exercises focus on how to navigate the file system, manipulate files, and directories, and set permissions. Participants will manage processes, users, groups, and passwords in a Linux environment and learn to edit text files using vi editor. They will also practice how to redirect input, output, manage error messages, plus use shell metacharacters and the Secure Shell (SSH). Topics include login procedures, the Linux/Unix shell, the Linux file system, and directory management, text editing and process control. Linux system security concepts are also discused. COMP 2766 provides a working knowledge of how to install, set up and configure Linux. It is required in the Applied Network Administration and Design (ANAD) Associate Certificate and an elective in the CST FLEX Diploma. Upon successful completion, students will have a solid foundation of the Linux environment and be prepared for the follow-on COMP 2768 - Introduction to Linux Part 2 (Administration). Both courses are electives in the CST FLEX Diploma. COMP 2766 will be offered in the Spring (April) and Fall (September) terms.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$702.07 - $716.60 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Login to Linux using various methods.
- Use different forms of Linux online assistance.
- Manage and mount a Linux file system.
- Configure Linux file permissions and ownership.
- Examine file contents and metadata.
- Edit text files using the vi editor.
- Redirect standard input, output, and error.
- Manage Linux processes.
- Customize the shell and perform various forms of shell expansion.
- Install the Linux operating system.
- Compose grep regular expressions.
- Configure the bootloader.
- Manage Linux services, users, and groups.
- Configure the Secure Shell Protocol (SSH) for remote administration and file transfer.
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
Introduction to Linux Part 1 (COMP 2766) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Network Administration and Design
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Computer Systems
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of COMP 2766 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 69848
Dates
Apr 24 - Jul 10 Loading
- CRN 69848
- $702.07 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Steven Ng
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. This course is delivered online with exams on-campus. The course is 48 hours – online synchronous classes with asynchronous activities/labs. FINAL EXAM: July 10, 1800-2100, at the Downtown campus in Room 370. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. You should prepare to spend 2-3 hours on homework for every 1 hour of class time. This course may require an average total time commitment of 13-16+ hours per week. 3 hours of synchronous class, 1-hour asynchronous class time and 9-12+ hours per week for homework. Late registration is not permitted. BCIT Computing is primarily a Microsoft Windows environment. Students must provide their own current model Windows-compatible PC with microphone and video camera. i5 or higher equivalent processor, with 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Mac users must have the ability to manage and support their iOS computer. They may need to create a virtual Windows environment using Parallels or VMWare Fusion. COMP instructors may not be able to assist Mac users with software compatibility issues. BCIT does not provide access to Parallels or support for students to use a Mac to run Windows.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of COMP 2766 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 41487
Dates
Sep 11 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 41487
- $716.60 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Steven Ng
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. This course is delivered online with exams on-campus. The course is 48 hours – online synchronous classes with asynchronous activities/labs. FINAL EXAM: November 27, 1800-2100, at the Downtown campus in Room 360. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. You should prepare to spend 2-3 hours on homework for every 1 hour of class time. This course may require an average total time commitment of 13-16+ hours per week. 3 hours of synchronous class, 1-hour asynchronous class time and 9-12+ hours per week for homework. Late registration is not permitted. BCIT Computing is primarily a Microsoft Windows environment. Students must provide their own current model Windows-compatible PC with microphone and video camera. i5 or higher equivalent processor, with 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Mac users must have the ability to manage and support their iOS computer. They may need to create a virtual Windows environment using Parallels or VMWare Fusion. COMP instructors may not be able to assist Mac users with software compatibility issues. BCIT does not provide access to Parallels or support for students to use a Mac to run Windows.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice. Find out more about BCIT course cancellations.