ARM Processors and Embedded Operating SystemsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After completion of the course the student
• is able to install and configure an embedded operating systems on a hardware platform
• understands the principle of prioritised preemptive scheduling and is able to write programs for a multitasking environment
• knows how to use locking and inter-process communication to implement resource efficient programs
• is able to configure and compile kernel that is tailored to run on the target hardware
• knows how measure and monitor system resource usage of an embedded system.

Content

• Installing an embedded operating system
• Configuring and compiling a kernel for a specific target hardware
• Configuring network and connecting the system to a network
• Locking in multitasking environment
• Inter-process communication
• Performance measurement

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well, although there are still areas where knowledge and skills need to be improved
• has a good understanding of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course and is able to carry out a reasoned analysis
• is able to apply what they have learned in learning and working life situations
• understands the importance of expertise in the ICT field and is able to analyse their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• has an excellent command of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course
• is able to analyse clearly and reasonably and propose practical development measures
• has a good ability to apply what they have learned in learning and working life situations
• is able to analyse expertise in the ICT field and their own development towards expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.