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Blekinge Institute of Technology
Department of Computer Science

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Course syllabus

Operating Systems

Operating Systems

6 credits (6 högskolepoäng)

Course code: DV1697
Main field of study: Computer Science, Technology
Disciplinary domain: Technology
Education level: First-cycle
Specialization: G1F - First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Language of instruction: English
Applies from: 2024-03-12
Approved: 2024-03-12

1. Descision

This course is established by Dean 2023-12-13. The course syllabus is approved by Head of Department of Computer Science 2024-03-12 and applies from 2024-03-12.

2. Entry requirements

3. Objective and content

3.1 Objective

The purpose of the course is to provide students with a good understanding of the operating system’s role as an interface between software and hardware. The course covers the functions of the operating system and resource allocation in different types of systems, such as traditional computers and mobile embedded systems. The course also provides students with knowledge of how software development is affected by the operating system and its performance.

3.2 Content

4. Learning outcomes

The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:

5. Learning activities

6. Assessment and grading

Modes of examinations of the course

Code Module Credit Grade
2410 Laboratory Session 1 1.5 credits GU
2420 Laboratory Session 2 1.5 credits GU
2430 On-campus Examination[1] 3.0 credits AF

[1] Determines the final grade for the course, which will only be issued when all components have been approved.

The course will be graded A Excellent, B Very good, C Good, D Satisfactory, E Sufficient, FX Fail, supplementation required, F Fail.

Written examinations may be followed up orally. Supplementary laboratory work is not given unless otherwise stated. The final grade for the course is based on the results of the written exam. Examination of laboratory assignments is done through one or more of the following alternatives: review of program code, individual oral presentation, written report.

The information before a course occasion states the assessment criteria and make explicit in which modes of examination that the learning outcomes are assessed.

An examiner can, after consulting the Disability Advisor at BTH, decide on a customized examination form for a student with a long-term disability to be provided with an examination equivalent to one given to a student who is not disabled.

7. Course evaluation

The course evaluation should be carried out in line with BTH:s course evaluation template and process.

8. Restrictions regarding degree

The course can form part of a degree but not together with another course the content of which completely or partly corresponds with the contents of this course.

9. Course literature and other materials of instruction

10. Additional information

This course replaces DV1629