Module 1: Introduction to the Linux Kernel (1 hour)

• Overview of Linux Kernel Architecture.
• Kernel Space vs. User Space.
• Key Kernel Components and Role of Kernel Modules.

Module 2: Setting Up the Development Environment (2 hours)

• Cross-Compilation Tools for Embedded Linux.
• Configuring and Compiling the Linux Kernel.
• Using Yocto/Buildroot for building embedded distributions.
• Setting up serial communication and debugging tools.

Lab: Configuring a development environment with Buildroot and GCC Toolchain.

Module 3: Writing and Compiling Kernel Modules (2 hours)

• Writing a Hello World Kernel Module.
• Using insmod and rmmod for loading/unloading modules.
• Kernel Logs and Debugging with dmesg.

Lab: Writing and compiling a simple kernel module.

Module 4: Kernel Programming Essentials (2 hours)

• Kernel Data Structures and Memory Management.
• Using kmalloc and kfree.
• Working with Character Device Drivers.

Lab: Creating a simple character driver for basic data exchange.