IN2140 – Introduction to operating systems and data communication

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

The course provides an introduction to operating systems, viewed from both the user and the programmer's point of view, and from the machine side. It will also provide insight into how today's data communication is taking place and how to create programs that use such communication. The programming language C is used, and a basic introduction will be given.

Learning outcome

After taking this course you'll:

  • know algorithms that are essential for operating systems and for data communication
  • have basic knowledge of the most important components of an operating system and how it works
  • be able to develop small applications that call on services in your operating system and that can communiate over a network
  • be able to choose between algorithms that enable today´s data communication and their use
  • know simple use of the programming language C

Admission to the course

Students at UiO register for courses and exams in Studentweb.

Special admission requirements

In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

  • Mathematics R1 or Mathematics (S1+S2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies. Read more about special admission requirements (in Norwegian).

Formal prerequisite knowledge

IN1020 – Introduction to Computer Technology and either IN1000 – Introduction to Object-oriented Programming/INF1000 or IN1900 – Introduction to Programming with Scientific Applications/INF1100
IN1010 – Object-oriented Programming. It is especially important that you understand and are able to use recursion, arrays and lists.

Overlapping courses

Teaching

Each week consist of:

  • 2 hours of lectures
  • 2 hours of practical education in smaller groups

Mandatory assignments have to be approved to take the final exam.

Examination

Digital exam. A final 4-hour written exam.

All mandatory assignments must be approved before you can take the final exam.

It will also be counted as one of your three attempts to sit the exam for this course if you sit the exam for one of the following courses: INF1060 - Introduction to operating systems and data communications (continued)

Examination support material

No support material is allowed.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

Resit an examination

Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester. Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass the original examination.

More about examinations at UiO

You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.

Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 1:02:45 PM

Facts about this course

Level
Bachelor
Credits
10
Teaching
Spring
Examination
Spring
Teaching language
Norwegian

Contact

Department of Informatics