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Embedded Linux Basics (Yocto Project) (5 cr)

Code: TX00EX89-3003

General information


Enrollment
05.05.2025 - 19.10.2025
Registration for implementation has not started yet.
Timing
20.10.2025 - 14.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
School of ICT and Industrial Management
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
English
Seats
0 - 35
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
Joseph Hotchkiss
Groups
tivivaihto_s25
Tivi-vaihto, syksy 2025
ICT23-SI-E
Smart IoT Systems: Embedded IoT Devices
Course
TX00EX89
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Objective

The course provides knowledge Embedded Linux using the Yocto Project. Upon completion of the course the student is familiar with the following:
• Basic idea of a Bootloader, root file system, kernel, device tree
• Concept of Single Board Embedded Computer
• Builing custom Linux images for use in embedded systems
• Flashing a Linux image to a Single Board Comp

Content

• Embedded Linux development
• C Programming
• Yocto/Linux tool-chain
• U-boot

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well, although there are still areas where knowledge and skills need to be improved
• has a good understanding of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course and is able to carry out a reasoned analysis
• is able to apply what they have learned in learning and working life situations
• understands the importance of expertise in the ICT field and is able to analyse their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• has an excellent command of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course
• is able to analyse clearly and reasonably and propose practical development measures
• has a good ability to apply what they have learned in learning and working life situations
• is able to analyse expertise in the ICT field and their own development towards expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Qualifications

Basic Linux/Unix skills
Embedded Systems Programming
Some idea of embedded interfaces (ADC, PWM, SPI… etc.)

Objective

The course provides knowledge Embedded Linux using the Yocto Project. Upon completion of the course the student is familiar with the following:
• Basic idea of a Bootloader, root file system, kernel, device tree
• Concept of Single Board Embedded Computer
• Builing custom Linux images for use in embedded systems
• Flashing a Linux image to a Single Board Comp

Content

• Embedded Linux development
• C Programming
• Yocto/Linux tool-chain
• U-boot

Qualifications

Basic Linux/Unix skills
Embedded Systems Programming
Some idea of embedded interfaces (ADC, PWM, SPI… etc.)

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