Studying at the University of Verona
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Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
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Compulsory activities for Embedded & Iot SystemsCompulsory activities for Smart Systems & Data Analytics2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024
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3 modules among the followingLegend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Embedded operating systems (2022/2023)
Teaching code
4S009005
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
6
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
ING-INF/05 - INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEMS
Period
Semester 2 dal Mar 6, 2023 al Jun 16, 2023.
Learning objectives
The course aims to train students on advanced theoretical and implementation aspects of embedded operating systems, in a distributed and real-time scenario. The main objective of the course is therefore to highlight the main differences between conventional operating systems and embedded operating systems in the field of process, memory and file system management, taking into account the typical constraints of an embedded system and its interaction with the environment. Upon completion of the course, the students must demonstrate that they have acquired the fundamental knowledge to understand the internal organization, operation and services of the embedded operating systems. In particular, they will have knowledge on: i) the differences between a conventional operating system and an embedded operating system in a distributed and real-time scenario; ii) the strategies used by the embedded operating systems to manage the resources of the computing system; iii) the application fields of embedded operating systems. This knowledge will allow the students to: i) develop programs with the awareness of how an embedded operating system manages processes; ii) develop applications that use primitives (called system functions) made available by particular categories of embedded operating systems; iii) develop and modify components of an embedded operating system. At the end of the course, the students will have acquired the ability to independently assess the advantages and disadvantages of different design choices in the context of the services offered by an embedded operating system, also in a distributed and real-time environment. In addition, they will be able to: i) carry out a group laboratory project and present the results by motivating the choices with language appropriateness: ii) independently continue the study and research in the field of distributed, embedded and real time operating systems, addressing advanced issues both in the industrial and scientific fields.
Prerequisites and basic notions
In order to better understand the topics covered in the course, it is necessary to have acquired knowledge and skills relating to: - Operating systems
Program
1- Models of embedded systems.
2- Real time operating systems: design principles; task scheduling, resource access protocols
3- Synchronization in distributed systems
4- Case studies
Didactic methods
The course is organized in lectures, exercises and self-assessment activities through the use of online questionnaires. There will also be practical computer exercises.
Learning assessment procedures
The exam consists of two parts:
- a written test containing questions and exercises;
- the presentation of an in-depth study on an embedded operating system of your choice.
It is possible, but not mandatory, to carry out a practical project (in groups of 2/3 people) which may consist of:
- implementation / modification of one or more functions of an embedded operating system
- analysis, evaluation and presentation of new technologies in the context of embedded operating systems.
In the event of restrictions related to COVID, the examination method could be changed in agreement with those who attend the course.
Evaluation criteria
To pass the exam, students must demonstrate that they:
- understand the principles underlying the operation of an embedded and real-time operating system
- are able to present their arguments in a precise and organic way without digressions
- know how to apply knowledge acquired to solve application problems presented in the form of exercises, questions and projects.
Criteria for the composition of the final grade
The written test is passed with a mark greater than or equal to 18/30 and allows for a maximum mark of 30/30.
The project allows to obtain a maximum of 4/30 points to be added to the written grade.
Exam language
English
