Operating systems
R Gedge
6 points * 4 hours per week * Second semester * Caulfield * Prerequisites: COT1130 * Prohibitions: CFR1125, CFR1140, CFR1202
This subject aims to extend students' knowledge of the nature of a computer system. Topics include assembler language, the features and capabilities of a modern operating system, data structures, file organisation, the database concept and the many different techniques for sharing different types of resources in a multi-user computer system. Students will investigate the use of a microcomputer database management system to solve common business problems.
Assessment
Examination (2 hours): 70% * Practical work: 30%
Prescribed texts
Ceddia J Course notes for COT1140 Dept of Computer Technology, Monash U, 1995
Recommended texts
McFadden F R and Hoffer J A Modern database management 4th edn, Benjamin-Cummings, 1994