Operating SystemsLaajuus (3 cr)
Course unit code: HTGP0070
General information
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Teaching language
- English
- Responsible person
- Heikki Sateila
Objective
The object of the course
Even though more than 75% of worlds desktop computers and laptops run on Microsoft Windows operating system there are two big contenders which are used in professional working environments. Those are macOS by Apple and open source Linux variants from different groups and non-profits. Together they are called the big three.
Using computers on daily life to surf the web or watching internet videos is completely different than using computers, and their respective operating systems, efficiently. When you complete this course, you will know the basics of the three big different operating systems and how to work with them efficiently.
Course Competences
Systems and methods in ICT
Learning and information management competence
The learning objectives of the course
You are able to work with Linux, macOS and Windows efficiently and diversely. You are able use the basic tools unique to each to complete tasks, and you understand the terminology related to Linux, macOS and Windows. You understand the strengths and weaknesses and are able to choose which operating system fits on which use case.
Qualifications
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Assessment criteria, approved/failed
You are able to work with Linux, macOS and Windows efficiently and diversely. You are able use the basic tools unique to each to complete tasks, and you understand the terminology related to Linux, macOS and Windows. You understand the strengths and weaknesses and are able to choose which operating system fits on which use case.