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251-0286-00L 5 Credits BSC , DS , MSC D-ITET , D-INFK

System Construction

Systembau

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Jürg Gutknecht
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:32

Abstract

The lecture's goal is teaching of knowledge and skills needed for building custom operating systems and runtime environments. Relevant topics will be studied in detail at the example of sufficiently simple systems that have been built at the Institute in the past, ranging from purpose-oriented single processor real-time systems up to generic system kernels for Symmetric Multi Processors.

Content

This lecture revives a tradition of the Computer Systems Institute. Its main goal is teaching of knowledge and skills needed for building custom operating systems and runtime environments. Relevant topics will be studied in detail at the example of sufficiently simple systems that have been built at the Institute in the past, ranging from purpose-oriented single processor real-time systems up to generic system kernels for SMPs (Symmetric Multi Processors). The lectuire intends to supplement more abstract views of software construction, and to contribute to a better understanding of "how it really works" behind the scenes.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , DS , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 15 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Systembau
  • Thu 10:15-12:00 (IFW B 42)
2 h weekly
exercise Systembau
  • Thu 13:15-14:00 (IFW B 42)
  • Thu 14:15-16:00 (IFW B 42)
1 h weekly

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