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ITC262 Operating Systems (8)

Abstract

This subject aims to impart to students a thorough understanding of modern computer operating systems. The subject is designed to equip the students with a detailed knowledge of the main functions of a modern operating system, and to explain the major components that support these functions. The subject illustrates these concepts with examples from specific operating systems.

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Session 1
InternalBathurst Campus
DistanceBathurst 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.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Computing and Mathematics

Assumed Knowledge

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

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to outline the historical development of operating systems;
  • be able to communicate the major functions of a generic operating system;
  • be able to define specific concepts such as multiprogramming processes and threads, virtual memory, scheduling and file systems;
  • be able to identify the design decisions and functionality of several modern operating systems.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • An overview of operating systems and the relation to hardware.
  • Processes and threads.
  • Memory management.
  • Concurrency and synchronisation.
  • Process scheduling.
  • Device management.
  • File management.

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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.