Information Security Technology
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Information Security Technology
Course Details
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Information Security Technology
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08140104 | Open Source Operating Systems | 2025 | Spring | 4 | 2+2+0 | 6 | 6 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Merve AKIN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Merve AKIN | C-129 | [email protected] | 7869 | Wednesday 14:00-16:00 |
Course Content
The world of open source, free software philosophy, and GNU/Linux history; Linux distributions and installation methodologies; Linux File System Hierarchy Standard (FHS) and directory structures; fundamentals of Command Line Interface (CLI), file and directory management commands; text editors (Vim, Nano); user and group administration; file permissions (chmod, chown) and Access Control Lists (ACL); process management, background operations, and task scheduling (Cron/Crontab); package management systems (RPM, DEB) and repository architecture; introduction to shell scripting (Bash), variables, loops, and conditional statements; basic network configuration, remote access via SSH; foundations of open-source system security, log analysis, and essential firewall (iptables) administration.
Objectives of the Course
The objective of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the core architecture, philosophy, and file system structure of open-source operating systems, particularly Linux/UNIX derivatives. The course aims to equip students with proficiency in utilizing the Command Line Interface (CLI). Additionally, the course focuses on delivering hands-on skills in advanced system administration, file and directory permissions, shell scripting, process management, configuration of essential network services, and open-source system security, preparing students to manage open-source infrastructures effectively in corporate environments.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | He/she has basic, current and practical knowledge about his/her profession. | 4 |
| P3 | Follows current developments and practices for his/her profession and uses them effectively. | 3 |
| P4 | Uses professionally relevant information technologies (software, programs, animations, etc.) effectively. | 5 |
| P12 | Explains and applies techniques for network and internet security and protection against cyber threats. | 4 |
| P13 | Identifies and fixes security vulnerabilities in computer and software systems. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Has knowledge about computers and security. | P.1.2 | 1,7 |
| O2 | Has knowledge about basic programming logic and data structures. | P.1.3 | 1,7 |
| O3 | Regularly follows the innovations and developments in their field and applies them to their professional development. | P.3.1 | 1 |
| O4 | Has knowledge about current cyber threats. | P.3.4 | 1 |
| O5 | Defines the fundamental concepts of network and internet security and explains their functions. | P.12.1 | 1,7 |
| O6 | Distinguishes current and common types of cyber threats and explains how these threats harm systems. | P.12.2 | 1,7 |
| O7 | Explains common security vulnerabilities in software and systems, and the causes of these vulnerabilities. | P.13.1 | 1 |
| O8 | Knows how to develop algorithms and creates data structures appropriate to the algorithm. | P.4.3 | 1,7 |
| O9 | Proposes and applies appropriate patches or code fixes to remediate detected security vulnerabilities. | P.13.5 | 1,7 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Open Source and Linux |
| 2 | Installation and File System Architecture |
| 3 | Command Line Interface (CLI) Basics |
| 4 | Advanced Text Processing and Editors |
| 5 | User and Group Administration |
| 6 | File Permissions and Security |
| 7 | Quiz 1 |
| 9 | Package Management and Repositories |
| 10 | Process Management and Task Scheduling |
| 11 | Introduction to Shell Scripting |
| 12 | Advanced Shell Scripting |
| 13 | Network Configuration and Remote Access |
| 14 | System Logs and Firewall Administration |
| 15 | Quiz 2 |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | The Linux Command Line: A Complete Introduction |
| Linux File System and System Administration |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | 1 | 10 (%) |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 4 | 6 | 24 |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Quiz | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 12 | 1 | 12 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 180 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 6 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 6 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P3 | P4 | P12 | P13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Has knowledge about computers and security. | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Has knowledge about basic programming logic and data structures. | 4 | - | 4 | - | - |
| O3 | Regularly follows the innovations and developments in their field and applies them to their professional development. | - | 3 | - | - | - |
| O4 | Has knowledge about current cyber threats. | - | 3 | - | - | 4 |
| O5 | Knows how to develop algorithms and creates data structures appropriate to the algorithm. | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O6 | Defines the fundamental concepts of network and internet security and explains their functions. | - | - | - | 4 | - |
| O7 | Distinguishes current and common types of cyber threats and explains how these threats harm systems. | - | - | - | 4 | 4 |
| O8 | Explains common security vulnerabilities in software and systems, and the causes of these vulnerabilities. | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| O9 | Proposes and applies appropriate patches or code fixes to remediate detected security vulnerabilities. | - | - | - | 4 | 5 |