UC2IOS05 Introduction to Operating Systems
UC2IOS05 Introduction to Operating Systems
- Course description
- NQF LevelBachelor's degree (Level 6 1. Cycle)
- Area of StudyComputing
- Program of StudyApplied Data Science
- ECTS05
- CampusKristiansand, OnlinePLUS - Oslo, Online
- Course LeaderFabricio Bortoluzzi
Language of Instruction and assessment: English
May be offered on Campus and Online.
May be offered as a separate course.
Included in the following bachelor's degrees:
- Applied Data Science
The course aims to develop an understanding of the fundamental aspects involved in the design, implementation and use of modern operating systems.
Course Learning Outcomes
The student has knowledge of
| K1 | the fundamental components making up the hardware/software interface of computer systems. |
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| K2 | understand the fundamental aspects of the design and implementation of modern operating systems. |
| K3 | the underlying layers of the Input and Output subsystem of computer systems. |
The student gain skills in
| S1 | programmatically access the system libraries made available by the operating system for communicating with the kernel. |
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| S2 | and understanding of the multi-programmed model that gives support for concurrency, multithreading, multi-processing, and the required protection for critical regions of code. |
The student can demonstrate
| G1 | how the operating system interacts with components to provide the user with an environment for process execution. |
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| G2 | how the operating system services can be provisioned. |
| G3 | concepts including virtualisation, distributed systems, high-performance computing, and embedded systems. |
- OS Foundations
- Modern Operating Systems
- CPU Management
- Memory Management
- POSIX Environment
- Teaching will be based on a hybrid-flexible approach. Instructor-led face-to-face learning is combined with online learning in a flexible course structure that gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating online, or doing both.
- All activities require active student participation in their own learning.
- Learning delivery methods and available resources will be selected to ensure constructive alignment with course content, learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
- Students will be taught using a mixture of guidance, self-study, and lecture material. Topics will be introduced in a series of weekly lectures. The guidance sessions will be directed practical exercises and reading in which students can explore topics with support from a teacher. This material will also require students to self-manage their time to ensure tasks are completed and the theory is fully understood. This will allow the students to fully engage with lectures and with their peers.
- Learning resources are available in the LMS and include, but is not limited to:
- literature and online reading material (essential and recommended)
- streams, recordings and other digital resources, where applicable
- video conferencing and communication platforms, if applicable
- tools, software and libraries, where applicable
- Students must have access to an internet connection, and suitable hardware.
- Accessing live streams and virtual laboratories requires a minimum broadband connection of 2Mbps (4Mbps recommended).
- Students working on their own laptop/computer are required to acquire appropriate communications software, e.g., webcam, microphone, headphones.
The reading list for this course and any additional electronic resources will be provided in the LMS.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
Teacher-led activity | 12 |
Teacher-supported work | 40 |
Self-study | 73 |
| Name | Requirement | Scope | Requirement type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mandatory Assignment | Course requirement |
All mandatory assignments must be passed in order to attempt the exam.
This course has one (1) exam contributing towards the overall and final grade of the course.
The exam must be assessed as passed to receive the final Course Grade.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
Online Exam | A-F |