Course details
This course provides students with insight into the Linux operating system and reviews core skills in configuration and installation of the operating system. Both the command line and GUI interface are used. Students explore file systems, users and groups, the Bash shell, process management, the VI text editor, searching and organizing data, regular expressions and permissions. It is recommended that students have prior exposure to computer operating systems. Students must have access to a Windows based multi-media computer.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
6.0
Cost
$1,163.08 - $1,201.61 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are two offerings of CITX 2210 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 61040
Duration
Tue Apr 11 - Thu Jun 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 61040
- $1175.94
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 - Jun 29 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 123 |
Instructor
Steven Ng
Course outline
Cost
$1175.94
Important information
-
This course is part of the Network Administrator Technician program. It can be taken as part of the program or as a stand-alone. For inquiries regarding this course, please contact Katie Howard at khoward18@bcit.ca. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 65329
Duration
Wed Apr 12 - Mon Jul 10 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 65329
- $1163.08
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 - Jul 10 | Mon, Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown DTC |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$1163.08
Important information
-
No class on Monday, May 22nd (Victoria Day) or Monday, July 3rd (Canada Day Weekend). This course is part of the Network Administrator Technician Associate Certificate program. For inquiries regarding this course, please contact Katie Howard at khoward18@bcit.ca. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of CITX 2210 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 42133
Duration
Tue Sep 12 - Thu Nov 30 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 42133
- $1201.61
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Nov 30 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 123 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$1201.61
Important information
-
This course is part of the Network Administrator Technician Associate Certificate program and can also be taken as a stand-alone course. Please direct any inquiries along with your BCIT Student ID to khoward18@bcit.ca. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Edit text using the VI editor.
- Manage Linux files and directories.
- Manage user and group accounts.
- Describe the Linux file system.
- Conduct searches using regular expressions.
- Customize the Bash shell.
- Configure system permissions.
Effective as of Winter 2016
Related Programs
Linux Essentials (CITX 2210) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Energy
- Network Administrator Technician
Associate Certificate Part-time
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