•   System Software 5051226-3003 01.01.2022-30.04.2022  5 credits  (PTIVIS20S) +-
    Competence objectives of study unit
    After completing the course the student:
    - can program in C language
    - can name different components of system software and explain their function
    - can describe the main structure of operating systems
    - can explain the function of operating system’s tasks
    Prerequisites
    Basic programming skills with some high level programming language (for example Python, Java, C# or similar)

    •Basic programming skills include (but are not limited to): output formatting, conditional execution, loops, functions/procedures, function parameters and return values, arrays, error handling, testing and good programming policies

    •Sufficient logical-mathematical thinking skills
    Content of study unit
    - C programming

    - process management

    - file systems

    - memory management

    Teacher(s) in charge

    Sanna Määttä

    Learning material

    Material in Itslearning
    Internet

    A recommended book (not mandatory to purchase):
    Brian Kernighan and Dennis Ritchie: The C Programming Language

    Learning methods

    Lectures (online)
    Practical exercises and demos (on-site)
    Self study

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    Must pass practical exercises and exercise work.

    At least 70% attendance required in online & on-site teaching.

    Teaching language

    Finnish

    Timing

    01.01.2022 - 30.04.2022

    Enrollment date range

    02.12.2021 - 17.01.2022

    Group(s)
    • PTIVIS20S
    Seats

    5 - 30

    Responsible unit

    Engineering and Business

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Sanna Määttä

    Additional information

    -

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology, Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    -

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    No exam.

    Pedagogic approaches

    Lectures (online)
    Practical exercises and demos (on-site)
    Self study

    Student's schedule and workload

    Lectures 14 x 1h = 14h
    Practical exercises and demos: 13x3h = 39h
    Exercise work demo: 3h
    Self study (coding and other activities) 79h

    TOTAL 135h

    Content scheduling

    After completing the course the student:
    - can program in C language
    - can use style guide
    - can test programs
    - can name different components of system software and explain their function
    - can describe the main structure of operating systems
    - can explain the function of operating system’s tasks
    - can use Git version control and git remotes

    Weekly lectures and exercises from Week 2 to Week 17

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    Failed practical exercises and/or exercise work and/or less than 50% attendance on contact teaching and/or unprofessional behavior.

    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    Exercises and exercise work of satisfactory (but acceptable) quality and/or 50 - 70% of attendance on contact teaching. Professional behavior throughout the course.

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    Exercises and exercise work of good quality and at least 70% of attendance on contact teaching. Professional behavior throughout the course.

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    Exercises and exercise work of excellent quality, over 70% of attendance on contact teaching and very active attitude and motivation towards learning. Professional behavior throughout the course.