Operating Systems

Unit code: JQU0013 | Study level: Non-award
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Overview
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Overview

This unit introduces students to modern computer operating systems, their major components and roles. Students will be exposed to at least two popular operating systems including a mobile OS.



Content includes: Operating System (OS) concepts, OS architectures; threads and processes; concurrency, daemons and services; memory management, devices and device drivers; file systems, security; basic scripting.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic OS architectures, functions and roles;
  2. Cite the history and identify social impacts of different operating systems, including mobile OS;
  3. Describe OS components for processes, devices, files and memory management; and
  4. Research and report information on operating system types.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 30%
Install and configure operating system (including 1500 words report)
Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 40%
Written Test aligned to Industry Certification (90 min)
Assessment type: Laboratory Work
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Grade: 30%
Practical Lab Tasks aligned to industry certification

Required reading

A comprehensive set of Unit Notes in electronic format will be available through the VU Collaborate. Online LPI Linux Essential Course Modules 1 to 16

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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