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Introduction to computer systems

9 ECTS

Bachelor

Czech

Jakub Haláček

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the basic views of a computer system, both from a hardware and operating systems perspective. From a hardware fundamentals perspective, the course provides knowledge of computer architecture. It is primarily a theoretical basis for understanding the structure of the computer, the technical equipment and the functioning of personal computers.

Course outline

Hardware foundation blocks

Introduction to computer systems architecture

Building a computer and motherboard

Microprocessors and microprocessor communication with the environment

Memory, hard disk and portable media

Graphics adapters and display units

I/O devices

Operating system foundation blocks

Principles of operating systems

Basic operating system architecture and system calls

Managing processes running in the operating system, processes and threads, and related

Memory management and paging

The file subsystem and its structure and rights

Graphics subsystem, HW acceleration

Mobile OS (Android)

Applicants

Transferring Course Credits

Education Recognition

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Contact

Study and Admissions Department

Classrooms and offices:
Kolbenova 942/38a
190 00 Praha 9

Name and registered address:
Unicorn Vysoká škola s.r.o.
V Kapslovně 2767/2
130 00 Praha 3

Contact:
+420 221 400 886
info@unicornuniversity.net

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