FIT9018 - Computer technology and operating systems

Leader(s): Dr Andy Cheng

Offered

Caulfield First semester 2009 (Evening)
Caulfield Second semester 2009 (Evening)

Synopsis

This unit introduces students to the fundamentals of computer systems and the computing environment, using Linux as a case study of a modern operating system. Topics covered include: CPU, memory, storage devices, peripheral hardware, networking fundamentals, operating systems fundamentals, practical Linux considerations including Desktop and Enterprise applications, file systems, shell scripting, client/server applications and system administration.

Objectives

At the completion of the unit, students will be expected to have understanding of:

• basic computer hardware and architectures;
• process management;
• memory management;
• operating systems architectures;
• basic network protocols;
• network topologies;
• the architecture of Linux;
• usage and administration of Linux systems;
• deployment of Linux in personal and enterprise contexts.

Assessment

Examination (2 hours): 60%; Practical Exercises: 40%

Contact hours

4 hrs/week

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/fit9018/