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DD225V Systems Programming and Operating Systems 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus DD225V (Autumn 2008–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus DD225V (Autumn 2008–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Compiler and linker.

Object code and executable code.

Processes, interrupt, switching of process, long jump in C.

Different types of timers.

Virtual memory.

I/O.

Networks.

Concurrent programming with threads, processes etc and related problems as race conditions and deadlocks.

Intended learning outcomes

The goal of this course is to give knowledge about 

  • how compiler and linker puts together a program
  • how computer and operating system executes and switches programs
  • how you measure time on a computer
  • how computer and operating system handles the memory
  • how connection with external units and networks is done
  • how concurrent programs workto be able to write programs that use the operating systems services

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

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Literature

R. E. Bryant och D. O'Hallaran: Computer Systems a Programmer's Perspective, Prentice Hall.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • LAB2 - Laboratory Work, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Other requirements for final grade

Laboratory assignments (LAB1; 2 cr.) (LAB2; 2 cr.), examination (TEN1; 1 cr.).

Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

CSC/Computer Science

Main field of study

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

Second cycle