Operating system fundamentals
About the course
This course may be taken as a singular course.
The course provides a thorough introduction to operating systems. Topics include threads and processes, process coordination and synchronization, physical and virtual storage organization, interrupt handling, peripheral devices, and file systems. The exercises include both analysis of abstractions, and their design and implementation.
Through a set of projects, a gradually more advanced operating system is designed and implemented. Each project results in a system able to boot and execute on a single computer.
Admission requirements
Objectives of the course
Knowledge - The student has:
- understanding of fundamental operating system abstractions
- understanding of how to design operating system abstractions
- understanding of how to implement operating system abstractions
Skills - The student can:
- develop and describe a design of a software abstraction
- develop and describe the code for a running prototype implementing of the design
- use software development and management tools
General competence - The student has:
- experience with where and how to find the information needed for the design and implementation
- experience with applying tools aiding in developing a working system
- an understanding of the division of labor between hardware and software
Prerequisites
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
INF-1101 Data structures and algorithms, INF-2200 Computer architecture and organization
Credit reduction
If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:
- D-240 Operating systems 15 ects
Teaching methods
Language of instruction and examination
The language of instruction is English, and all syllabus material is in English.
The oral exam will be conducted in English.
Recommended reading/syllabus
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Pensumliste for INF-2201 Operating system fundamentals (VÅR 2025)Final exam
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Information to incoming exchange students
This course is available for inbound exchange students.
This course has recommended academic prerequisites. Please see the «Prerequisite» section for more information.
Do you have questions about this module? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: INBOUND STUDENT MOBILITY: COURSE COORDINATORS AT THE FACULTIES | UiT
Examination
| Oral exam | Duration: 60 Minutes |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements
| Practical programming projects with accompanying oral design reviews | Grade: Approved – not approved |
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