Operating systemsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know the structure, components and operation of modern operating systems.
You develop your skills in the advanced use of Windows and Linux operating systems, involving both graphical and command line interface.

Content

What is an operating system?
What are the tasks and components of an OS?
What is the kernel of an OS and how can it be implemented?
What are processes and threads, memory management, virtual memory technologies, input/output subsystem, interrupts, file system, etc.?
How to protect and secure resources?
How to monitor and adjust the operating system behavior?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field

Materials

Computer hardware