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Embedded Linux Basics (Yocto Project) (5 ECTS)

Code: TX00EX89-3003

General information


Enrollment
05.05.2025 - 19.10.2025
Enrollment is ongoing
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Timing
20.10.2025 - 14.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 ECTS
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

Implementation has 16 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 48 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Tue 21.10.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Fri 24.10.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Tue 28.10.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Fri 31.10.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Tue 04.11.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Fri 07.11.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Tue 11.11.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Fri 14.11.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Tue 18.11.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Fri 21.11.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Tue 25.11.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Fri 28.11.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Tue 02.12.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Fri 05.12.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Tue 09.12.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Fri 12.12.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Changes to reservations may be possible.

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.)

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