UEFI-Framework Course Contents

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January 11, 2009 8:00 PM PST


Course Outline

Introduction to PC Architecture - 2 hours

Beyond BIOS - 1 hour

UEFI Introduction - 1 hour

UEFI Architecture and Technical Overview - 1 hour

UEFI Application - 1 hour

UEFI Shell - 1 hour

UEFI Boot Manager - 1 hour

UEFI Services – 1 hour

UEFI Drivers - 2 hours

Framework Architecture and Technical Overview – 2 hours

Lab - 2 hours

References

Potential research topics

 

Proposal

• UEFI Framework Special Topic includes 20 hours of course and lab materials

• Target Audience

  • - Jr. and Sr. level under graduate students majoring in Computer Science
  • - Graduate students majoring in Computer Science

• Where does it best apply

  • - UEFI Framework Special Topic is best suited for an Operating System course.

 

Advanced Topics

• Networking

• Security

• Management

• Optimization

• Customization

• Porting Techniques

• CSM (Compatibility Module)

• Driver writing for hardware

• Advanced Application (Robotic, etc.)

• Debugging Techniques

• Testing / Compliance (SCT)

• More hands on labs