B_UNX Introduction to Unix

University of Finance and Administration
Summer 2026
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Guaranteed by
Ing. Renata Janošcová, Ph.D.
Department of Computer Science and Mathematics – Departments – University of Finance and Administration
Contact Person: Ivana Plačková
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students with an overview of UNIX-type operating systems and work in the environment of these systems. Students will get to know the basic principles and philosophy of UNIX and its software. They will verify their knowledge while working with a specific Linux OS distribution within the framework of team credit project.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course students will:
- have an overview of UNIX operating systems
- understand the basic principles and philosophy of UNIX systems
- be able to work with basic programs in UNIX-like systems
Syllabus
  • 1. History, philosophy and architecture of UNIX
  • 2. Familiarization with the desktop environment (KDE, Gnome)
  • 3. Introduction to console
  • 4. Input and output redirection
  • 5. File system
  • 6. Working with shell and text processing. Regular expressions.
  • 7. Sort and find commands
  • 8. Commands for system administration
  • 9. Text editors
  • 10.Creating custom scripts (programs)
  • 11.Administration and configuration of OS
  • 12.Repetition of key passages, conclusion
Literature
    required literature
  • Linux Documentation Project. https://tldp.org/
    recommended literature
  • Shotts, W. E. 2019. The Linux Command Line, 2nd Edition: A Complete Introduction. ISBN:1593279523
  • The Open Group Base Specifications Issue 7, 2018 edition. https://pubs.opengroup.org/onlinepubs/9699919799/
  • NEMETH, E., SNYDER, G., HEIN, T.R., WHALEY, B., MACKIN, D. UNIX and Linux System Administration Handbook, Fifth Edition. Addison-Wesley Professional, 2018. ISBN: 0-13-427755-4.
  • FORST, Libor. Shell v příkladech aneb ABY VÁŠ UNIX SKVĚLE SHELL. Praha: MatfyzPress, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7378-152-1.
  • REGULAR Expressions. https://regex101.com/
    not specified
  • Český linuxový portál. http://www.linux.cz/
  • Český linuxový portál. http://www.abclinuxu.cz/
  • Český linuxový portál. http://www.root.cz/
  • Slovenský linuxový portál. http://www.linuxos.sk/
Teaching methods
Teaching takes place in the form of exercises and lectures in a full-time form of study; concentration in the combined form of study;
Minimum compulsory participation in classes is not specified, but successful completion of the subject requires it to a sufficient extent.
Assessment methods
The course is concluded with a credit in the form of a team credit project.
CREDIT is awarded in both forms (PS and KS) for a team project, which involves presenting practical knowledge/skills of 1 selected topic in a selected UNIX/LINUX OS distribution, by all team members (3 students). Topics will be listed in MS TEAMS.
The presentation will be recorded in MS Teams (7 - 15 minutes). It is not necessary to create a presentation in PPTX, a clear scenario is enough). A practical demonstration in a specific distribution is required.

ISP students - credit is awarded for a practical presentation of 2 selected topics, listed in MS Teams.
ISP and REPEATING students - agree with the teacher as soon as possible on the method of assessment.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
https://is.vsfs.cz/go/vmjko3
The course website (above) is a LINK to the team (subject) in MS Teams (then select your teacher's channel, or the form of study - KS or PS).
It is necessary to install MS Teams in the form of an application on your laptop. The presentation will take place by sharing your screen. Prepare yourself technically (+ camera, sound).

CONTACTS for the teacher: guarantor Ing. Renata Janošcová, Ph.D 37037@mail.vsfs.cz.

CONSULTATION: information can be found on the teacher's personal pages in IS VŠFS (Teaching). https://is.vsfs.cz/auth/osoba/37037#vyuka

ISP and REPEATING students: At the very beginning of the semester (first - second week), contact your teacher and agree on specific conditions of attendance and evaluation.

I RECOMMEND submitting a request for inclusion in a schedule (seminar) group to a specific teacher according to instructions from the study department.

3 credits: 75 - 90 hours of study load.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2007, Summer 2008, Winter 2008, Summer 2009, Summer 2010, Summer 2011, summer 2012, Summer 2013, Summer 2014, Summer 2015, Summer 2016, Summer 2017, Summer 2018, Summer 2019, Summer 2020, Summer 2021, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2023, Winter 2024.
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