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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+ 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 informationDuration | 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:
- 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.
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SyllabusThe 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.