Operating Systems

Unit code: VIT1202 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Nicholson
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit introduces students to modern computer operating systems, their major components and roles. Students will use the command line to install and maintain Linux operating system; configure basic networking and web-related services.

Content includes: Operating System (OS) concepts, Operating System architectures; 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. Understand the basic Operating System architectures, and describe Operating System components for processes, devices, files and memory management;
  2. Research and report information on operating system types. Cite the history and identify social impacts of different operating systems, including mobile Operating Systems;
  3. Administrate and secure a Linux Operating Systems using CLI commands; and
  4. Implement infrastructure services on a Network Operating System; and
  5. Create basic Linux shell scripts.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Laboratory Work
|
Grade: 20%
5 x Lab Tasks
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 40%
2 x Tests
Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 10%
Research Assignment
Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 30%
Practical Assignment

Other locations

For students studying at VU Sydney
Assessment type: Laboratory Work
|
Grade: 20%
5 x Lab Tasks
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 40%
2 x Tests
Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 10%
Research Assignment
Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 30%
Practical Assignment

The delivery model of this unit allows students to take responsibility for their learning by accessing resources and completing activities in an online environment prior to attending in person or online facilitated sessions that progresses and applies the learning. Teaching and learning strategies used include: self-paced delivery; practical computer-based labs delivery utilising leading IT vendor materials; practical case studies.
Delivery strategies will address the learning outcomes and meet the needs of the learner. The unit is designed for the majority of learners to achieve the learning outcomes within the time specified. Academic support is available for students who require additional support.

Formative assessments (Post-Class Quizzes, Lab Tasks) are systematically used throughout the unit to build knowledge and scaffold skill development.

Required reading

A comprehensive set of Unit Notes in electronic format will be available through VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Diploma of Cyber Security
VDCS | Diploma | Duration: 1 year
Diploma of Information Technology
VDIT | Diploma | Duration: 1 year

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