- 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
$1,199.86 - $1,213.61 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Winter 2024
Below are two offerings of CITX 2210 for the Winter 2024 term.
CRN 84206
Duration
Sat Jan 06 - Sat Apr 06 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 84206
- Domestic fees $1199.86International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Apr 06 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 360 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$1199.86
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
No class on Saturday, February 17th (Family Day Weekend) or on Saturday, March 30th (Easter Weekend). This course is part of the Network Administrator Technician program and can also be taken as a stand-alone course. For any inquiries regarding the NAT program, please e-mail 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
CRN 79251
Duration
Tue Jan 09 - Thu Mar 28 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 79251
- Domestic fees $1213.61International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Mar 28 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 208 |
Instructor
Steven Ng
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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.
-
This course is part of the Network Administrator Technician program and can also be taken as a stand-alone course. For any inquiries regarding the NAT program, please e-mail 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
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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