Operating Systems
University of Gothenburg
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Operating Systems
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Education facts
Code: DIT401
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.
Entry requirements
Successfully completed courses corresponding to 60 credits of studies within the subject Computer Science, or equivalent, including the following courses: a 7.5credits course in machine oriented programming (e.g., DIT151 or equivalent), a 7.5credits course in data structures (e.g., DIT960 or equivalent), a 7.5credits 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.
Education offerings
Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.
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