Teaching starts Spring

Language of instruction Norwegian

Learning outcomes The course gives a basic understanding of how modern multitasking operating systems work and of the concurrency problems and interprocess communication involved in multithreaded programming. After completing the course, the students should: Have a general understanding of processes, threads and memory Have a general understanding of concurrency and deadlock problems in operating systems Have a general understanding of how operating system operates together with hardware and software. Have a general understanding of the main parts of an operating system

Course contents General operating systems theory about processes, threads, use of the main processor(s), synchronization of processes, memory management, virtual memory, file systems, in/out units and deadlock situations.

Teaching methods Lectures, theoretical exercises, laboratory exercises and self study. The exercises take place in the computer laboratory on customized computers with specialized hardware and software. A laboratory engineer, student assistant and/or course lecturer is present. The students get training in development and use of professional software and hardware. The classes are split into groups of suitable sizes so that all students get access to necessary equipment and the help they need to do the exercises. Some of the exercises involve group work. The problems for the students to solve, are typically development of own programmes and hardware.

Examination requirement Students must pass the compulsory assignments and project in order to take the examination. Compulsory assignments will be given in Fronter by the start of the semester.

Assessment methods and criteria Written examination, 3 hours. Graded assessment.

Level of course Bachelor's level

Year of study 1st year

Name of lecturer/contact person Morgan Konnestad

Recommended or required reading Available on request.

Mode of delivery Face-to-face