Computer Engineering BA (A), Introduction to Operating Systems, 7.5 Credits

Aim

The course aims to provide basic knowledge on the structure and function of modern operating systems with parallel processing such as Microsoft Windows and Unix / Linux.
General problems that have to be maintained by these operating system will be in focus.

Course objectives

After completing the course you should be able to
- account for the fundamental function of the main logical components of an operating system, e.g. memory and process management, and explain their relations;
- understand the operating system interface against hardware, software and users;
- explain the most common problems of resource allocation and synchronization, and be familiar with common solutions to these problems;
- identify and understand the importance of some key parameters for performance in an operating system.

Content

The course includes the following phases:
- Basic concepts and history,
- Building and structure,
- Processes and threads,
- Algorithms for pseudo-parallel execution,
- Memory management and virtual memory,
- Communication with input and output devices,
- File system,
- Interruption handling,
- Inter-process communication,
- Synchronization mechanisms.

Entry requirements

Computer Engineering BA (A), Introduction to Computer Science, 7.5 Credits.

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Teaching form

The course can be implemented as campus course or as web-based distance without meetings. Different implementations may place different demands on teacher and student.

Campus Course:
Teaching consists of approximately 16% of lectures and 16% Supervised laboratory work. Approximately 68% of the time course of study but is teacher that you will devote to reading of literature, preparations for laboratory work, own labor dominant, accounting data, and preparation for seminars and exam. The distribution might be subject to changes if the available resources are changed.

Web-based distance without meetings:
All course material is presented via a web-based teaching platform.
Guidelines given by the teaching platform based on the individual student's needs. This may be done via e-mail correspondence or within discussion groups. Each student is offered resource time.

Examination form

I110: Introductory assignment, 0.5 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)

L110: Laboratory work, 2.5 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)

T110: Written exam, 4.5 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

0.5 hp, I110 Introductory assignment
Grading Pass or Fail

2.5 hp, L110 Laboratory work
Grading Pass or Fail

4.5 hp, T110 Written exam
Grading A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. A-E is Approved, Fx and F is Fail.

Grading criteria for the subject can be found at www.miun.se/gradingcriteria.

The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.

Transitional rules

Aktuella delar av examination kan vara klart från tidigare version(er) av kursplanen enligt följande:
I110, 0.5 hp motsvaras av I106, 0.0 hp
L110, 2.5 hp motsvaras av L106, 3.0 hp
T110, 4.5 hp motsvaras av T106, 4.5 hp

Grading system

Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.