Computer Engineering BA (A), Introduction to Operating Systems, 7.5 higher education 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.
Practical exercises for monitoring and diagnosing different status levels in an operating system will be assigned.

Course objectives

After completing the course you should be able to
- account for the fundamental function of the main logical components of eg memory and process management in an operating system and explain their mutual relationships,
- understand the operating system interface against hardware, software and users,
- be able to 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 a operating system,
- be able to use some system tools for monitoring and diagnosis of a operating system during operation

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 in-/out-devices,
- File system,
- Interruption handling,
- Inter-process communication,
- Synchronization mechanisms,
- Diagnostic tool
- Script and programming languages that can create and administrate different tasks

Entry requirements

Computer Engineering BA (A), Introduction to Computer Science, 7.5 HE 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 32 hours (16%) of lectures and 32 hours (16 %),
Supervised laboratory work. Approximately 136 hours (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

3.0 hp, L102: Laboratory work, rehearsing tasks, and group work.
Grade: Fail (F) or Pass (P)

4.5 hp, T102: Exam
Grades: A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. A-E is Approved, Fx and F is Fail.

Grading system

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