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.
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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. | Describe OS components for processes, devices, files and memory management; and | ||
| 4. | Research and report information on operating system types. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Test 1 | 20% |
| Assignment | Assignment including practical demonstrations | 40% |
| Test | Final Test aligned to Industry Certification (90 min) | 40% |
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