This unit (NIT1202) introduces students to modern computer operating systems, their major components and roles. Students will be introduced 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.
Unit details
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Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
NIT1202
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Learning Outcomes
| 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. | Elaborate OS components for processes, devices, files and memory management; | ||
| 4. | Research and report information on operating system types; and | ||
| 5. | Apply the basis of Unix shell scripting. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Closed book concept evaluation | 25% |
| Test | Concept evaluation and problem solving test | 25% |
| Assignment | Two (2) Assignments (25% each) | 50% |
Required reading
Understanding Operating Systems 8th ed.
McIver-McHoes A. & Flynn, I. (2017)
Cengage Learning
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