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Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 2

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

Introduces computer operating system principles, using practical examples. Topics include process scheduling, 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.
Replacing Course(s)
N/A
Transition
N/A
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
SENG6120
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
(3) assignments - as per course handout
Examination: Formal
as per University timetable

At least 40% of the course assessment will be by a final examination held during the end-of-semester examination period. A student must achieve at least 40% in that final examination to be eligible to pass the course.
Contact Hours
Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for COMP6240