The objective of the course is to master the main concepts of modern operating systems. The student is asked to decompose the main functions to understand the underlying mechanisms and interactions. The class is organized around a set of modules targeted at the different components of operating systems. Since Operating Systems lay at the ground of modern Information Systems, it is essential for the students to acquire a deep understanding of OS mechanisms.
The course deals with the following concepts:
The class is given as oral presentations, during which students are often requested to actively partipate to lead to a common reflection and construction of the solution througs quizzes and propblems. The objective is to get the student to think and reflect by himself rather than giving him/her the information in a uni-directional way. Additionally, practical work is organized during which the student is asked to reason on OS concepts, and design and develop some of them.
Written exam on the course content (theory and practical sessions). Questions are focused on a specific part of the course, but the student's capacity to think transversally and related the different parts into a consistent whole is also assessed. Students have access to their slides and notes during the exam. Depending on the sanitary situation, the exam will be held either on campus or online (Moodle quizz).
Tanenbaum, Andrew S. Modern Operating Systems, 3rd or 4th edition.
| Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Computer Science (shift schedule) | Standard | 0 | 5 | |
| Bachelor in Computer Science (shift schedule) | Standard | 1 | 5 |