Operating systems
Lecturer to be advised
4 points
* First semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: RDT1400,
CSC1030 or CSC1062
* Prohibitions: CFR1125, COT2046, CSC2020, GCO2814,
GCO3813, SFT3001, SFT3303
Objectives At the completion of the subject, students should be able to identify the role and purpose of major operating systems components; modify operating systems configurations to suit particular environments; modify operating systems components to carry out additional functions; and develop additional operating and system software modules.
Synopsis This subject provides students with an understanding and working knowledge of the key components of operating systems and software. The syllabus includes specification of operating systems, processes, interprocess communications, multi-tasking, scheduling, memory management, virtual memory, file system management, I/O control, system security, introduction to distributed operating systems.
Assessment Examination: 60%
* Assignment and practical work: 40%
Recommended texts
Kifer M and Smolka S A OSP: An environment for operating system projects Addison-Wesley, 1991
Silberschatz A and Galvin P Operating system concepts 4th edn, Addison-Wesley, 1994
Tannenbaum A Modern operating systems Prentice-Hall, 1992
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