Learning outcomes

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.

 
 

Goals

 
 

Content

The course deals with the following concepts:

  • Process management, IPC and scheduling
  • I/O 
  • Memory
  • Filesystems
  • Gestion des fichiers
  • Virtualisation
 
 

Table of contents

 
 

Exercices

 
 

Assessment method

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).  

 
 

Sources, references and any support material

Tanenbaum, Andrew S. Modern Operating Systems, 3rd or 4th edition.  

 
 

Language of instruction

Français