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Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Introduces computer operating system principles, using practical examples. Topics include tasking and processes, process coordination and synchronisation, resource scheduling, physical and virtual memory organisation, security issues, communications and networking, and distributed operating systems. The Unix operating system is used as a case study where appropriate.

Objectives
* Develop an understanding of the structure and function of operating systems, including the kernel, process scheduling, memory management, input/output device management, file systems, interprocess communication, networks and distributed systems, protection, security and recovery.

* Develop an understanding of how OS abstractions are realized on conventional hardware.

* Gain familiarity with various design issues in operating systems and the corresponding primitive methods and algorithms dealing with these issues.

* Develop essential programming skills of programming with consideration of concurrency and
multithreads etc.

* Gain familiarity with some real operating systems.
Content
1. Hardware overview.
2. Processes and process scheduling including multi-processors.
3. Concurrency control using hardware and software techniques.
4. Memory Management.
5. Virtual memory.
6. I/O and disk management.
7. File systems and file manipulation.
8. Security mechanisms.
9. Networking.
10. Process migration.
Replacing Course(s)
N/A
Transition
N/A
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
SENG1120
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
3 Assignments - as per course outline.
Examination: Formal
As per the University's exam timetable.
Contact Hours
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for COMP2240