ITC262 Operating Systems (8)
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. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Internal | Bathurst Campus | | Distance | Bathurst Campus |
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.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Computing and Mathematics |
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Assumed Knowledge| (ITC161 or ITC104 or ITC108) and (ITC129 or ITC106 or ITC140) |
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Learning OutcomesUpon 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. |
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SyllabusThe 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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The information contained in the 2014 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 13 September 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
