ITC262 Operating Systems (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Computing (COMPU)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject aims to impart to students a knowledge of computer operating systems. It aims to equip the student with an understanding of the functions of a modern operating system and to explain its major components. The subject illustrates the concepts by examples from specific operating systems.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 1
Internal	Bathurst
Distance	Bathurst

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC262

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Assumed Knowledge:

(ITC161 or ITC104 or ITC108 ) and (ITC129 or ITC106 or ITC140 )

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

* understand the historical development of operating systems;
* be able to describe the major functions of a generic operating system;
* understand important terminology and the concepts of a generic operating system;
* develop a working knowledge of a widely accepted, multi-tasking operating system;
* be able to compare the workings of two specific operating systems;
* understand the concepts of both command line and graphical user interfaces.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

. Computer and operating system overview. . Memory management. . Process description and control. . Concurrency and deadlock. . Process scheduling. . Device management. . File management. . Operating System security. . Review of Open Systems. . Study of two specific operating systems.

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