The Linux Command Line for Scientific Computing

This tutorial is aimed at students who have no experience with using the command line. You will be introduced to basic commands and concepts needed to manage a simple project. Next, we will move onto writing simple scripts for task automation. In this section, you will learn about variables, loops and conditionals. The class is entirely hands-on, and you will follow the instructor and have time for independent exercises. 

Syllabus

• File management for a scientific project
• Text editing with nano
• Basic Unix commands and parameters
• Command redirection and pipes
• Running programs on the command line
• Basics of shell scripting – variables, loops and if statements
• Worked example of a shell script
  
  

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this workshop you will be able to:

• Identify the situations when the Linux command line is needed
• Apply the Linux commands to manage data and programs
• Develop simple shell scripts for task automation
• Troubleshoot simple shell scripts

Dates & Booking Information

• Tuesday 22 October 2024 (Part 1), Thursday 24 October 2024 (Part 2) & Friday 25 October 2024 (Part 3), 15:00-17:00, Microsoft Teams
  
  
• Tuesday 19 November 2024 (Part 1), Thursday 21 November 2024 (Part 2) & Friday 22 November 2024 (Part 3), 12:00-14:00, Microsoft Teams
  
  
• Tuesday 28 January 2025 (Part 1), Thursday 30 January 2025 (Part 2) & Friday 31 January 2025 (Part 3), 14:00-16:00, Microsoft Teams
  
  
• Wednesday 26 February 2025 (Part 1), Thursday 27 February 2025 (Part 2) & Friday 28 February 2025 (Part 3), 12:30-14:30, South Kensington (In-Person Teaching)
  
  
• Wednesday 07 May 2025 (Part 1), Thursday 08 May 2025 (Part 2) & Friday 09 May 2025 (Part 3), 11:00-13:00, Microsoft Teams
  
  
• Tuesday 17 June 2025 (Part 1), Thursday 19 June 2025 (Part 2) & Friday 20 June 2025 (Part 3), 14:00-16:00, South Kensington (In-Person Teaching)
  
  

To book your place, please follow the booking process advertised on the main programme page