- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
Domestic fees
$1,213.61
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below is one offering of CITX 2210 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 61040
Duration
Mon Apr 08 - Wed Jul 03 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 61040
- Domestic fees $1213.61International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jul 03 | Mon, Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 123 |
| Apr 08 - Jul 03 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Steven Ng
Course outline
Domestic fees
$1213.61
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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No class on Monday, May 20th (Victoria Day) or Monday, July 1st (Canada Day). This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. The instructor will provide details in the course outline. 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
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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:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Energy
- Network Administrator Technician
Associate Certificate Part-time
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