CPE 355 - Real Time Embedded Kernels

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Western New England University

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Prerequisites: ENGR 105 or equivalent, CPE 310 or equivalent. This is an introductory course in the theory, design, and use of a realtime kernel for an embedded system. A realtime kernel is the control software that manages the time resources of a microprocessor. Students learn the basic structure and services of a kernel. Topics include dispatching, hierarchical scheduling, priority-driven scheduling, realtime schedulers (including non-preemptive and preemptive), scheduling groups, and multitasking. Students also learn to utilize tasks to describe multiple threads of execution in a computation. Students study methods to manage and control task execution as well as other kernel services. The primary methods of assessing student learning are homework assignments, quizzes, exams, and a term project. 3 cr.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wne.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 782-3111

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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