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Learning Outcomes
1. | Understand 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; and | ||
5. | Create basic Linux shell scripts. |
Assessment
Melbourne campuses
Students studying under the VU Block Model.
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
---|---|---|
Laboratory Work | Six Lab Tasks | 15% |
Test | Two Tests | 50% |
Report | Research Assignment | 10% |
Assignment | Practical Assignment | 25% |
Other locations
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
---|---|---|
Laboratory Work | Six Lab Tasks | 15% |
Test | Two Tests | 50% |
Report | Research Assignment | 10% |
Assignment | Practical Assignment | 25% |
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