COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Linux Utilities and Shell Scripting
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
CE 350
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Problem Solving
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This is an undergraduate course in Computer Science on UNIX/Linux programming tools. This course gives a general view of the UNIX operating system, and provides a description of user level tools available to users and programmers.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • describe Linux internals and utilities.
  • use the “bash” shell and the basic commands in this shell.
  • write “bash” scripts.
  • list the administrative roles and responsibilities in Linux systems.
  • explain the concept of open source software development.
Course Description This is an undergraduate course in Computer Science on UNIX/Linux operating system. Although the course provides a broad view of the operating system, it mostly focuses on Bash programming and system administration. Students will get a handson approach on using and programming the operating system commands and scripts and will become very familiar with the UNIX environment. This course requires an understanding of modern operating systems and a working knowledge of programming basics. Students will be asked to work on a substantial Bash programming project and will need to develop good technical writing skills and programming skills.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 UNIX/Linux History and Introduction to Command Line Interface The Linux Command Line, Chapters 1, 2; UNIX Shells by Example, Chapter 1
2 File System and Commands The Linux Command Line, Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
3 Bash Shell The Linux Command Line, Chapters 6, 9, 10; UNIX Shells by Example, Chapter 13
4 Scripting The Linux Command Line, Chapter 24; UNIX Shells by Example, Chapters 13, 14
5 Regular Expressions The Linux Command Line, Chapter 19
6 The Stream Editor: sed https://www.gnu.org/software/sed/manual/sed.html
7 The awk Programming Language https://www.gnu.org/software/gawk/manual/gawk.html
8 Midterm Exam
9 Text Processing The Linux Command Line, Chapter 20
10 System Administration The Linux Command Line, Chapters 14, 15, 16; UNIX Shells by Example, Chapter 16
11 Advanced Scripting and Programming The Linux Command Line, Chapters 23, 30, 36
12 Commands and Scripts The Linux Command Line, Chapter 36
13 Python Programming Language, Part I https://www.python.org/ Core Python Programming, Part I
14 Python Programming Language, Part II Core Python Programming, Parts I, II
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

The Linux Command Line: A Complete Introduction, William E. Shotts, Jr., ISBN-13: 978-1-59327-389-7 (internet edition is available for free download at linuxcommand.org)

Suggested Readings/Materials

UNIX Shells by Example, Fourth Edition, Ellie Quigley, ISBN: 013147572X

Online reference book on Bash scripting: http://tldp.org/LDP/abs/html

Core Python Programming, Wesley J. Chun, ISBN 0-13-226993-7

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
30
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
2
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
14
3
42
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
15
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
15
Final Exams
1
15
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Computer Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Computer Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Computer Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Computer Engineering research topics.

6

To be able to work efficiently in Computer Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of Computer Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Computer Engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

X
10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Computer Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Computer Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest