Operating systemsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know the structure, components and basic operation of operating systems.
You know how operating systems relate to hardware interface.
You understand the services that operating systems provide to applications and you can use these services.

Content

What is an operating system?
What are the tasks and components of operating systems?
What is the kernel in operating systems and how is it constructed?
What are processes, threads, memory management, virtual memory, input/output, interrupts and file system?

Qualifications

Completing the course requires basic knowledge of computer environments and software development.

Accomplishment methods

Students can
a. use professional operating system related vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.