Operating Systems
About
The course focuses on the design and implementation of operating systems.
Topics covered include:
- concurrent processes
- resource management
- deadlocks
- memory management techniques
- virtual memory
- processor scheduling
- disk scheduling
- file systems
- distributed file systems
- micro kernels
- multiprocessor operating system issues and virtual machines
Examples or case-studies are provided for all the subjects covered during the course.
Prerequisites and selection
Requirements
Successfully completed courses corresponding to 60 credits of studies within the subject Computer Science, or equivalent, including the following courses: a 7.5 credits course in machine oriented programming (e.g., DIT151 or equivalent), a 7.5 credits course in data structures (e.g., DIT960 or equivalent), a 7.5 credits course in programming (e.g., DIT440, DIT012 or equivalent). Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.
Selection
Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.
