Module Title |
Operating Systems
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Module Code |
CA216
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School |
School of Computing
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Online Module Resources
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Module Co-ordinator | Dr Darragh O'Brien | Office Number | L2.35 |
Level |
2
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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An introduction to modern Operating Systems - that is, the programs and data structures that allow other, specialised programs to run on a piece of hardware without worrying about the details of that hardware.The introduction will be practical, with a focus on Linux. Operatingsystems algorithms and implementation will not be covered in detail heresee instead CA321). As prerequisites, the module assumes that the studentis familiar with general computer organisation, assembly language and ahigh-level language.The module will introduce the student to the problems faced by operatingsystems and how those problems are solved in Linux. Where applicable,lectures will be supplemented by practical C systems programming examplesand exercises.
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Learning Outcomes
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On completion of the module, the student will have:An understanding of the basic function and problems faced by operatingsystems, historically, at present, and expected in the near future.An understanding of the interfaces and services that an OS may presentto the application developer.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
0
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Tutorials |
24
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Laboratories |
22
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
29
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Operating system designProcesses, threads, process lifecycleIntroduction to schedulingConcurrent programmingInterprocess communication in UnixMemory managementFilesystemsI/ODistributed systems
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Assessment | Continuous Assessment | 30% | Examination Weight | 70% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential
- Operating Systems with Linux, O'Gorman, Palgrave, 2001
Supplementary
- Operating Systems: A Concept-Based Approach, Dhamdhere, McGraw Hill, 2003
- Operating System Concepts (Edition 5th), Silberschatz and Galvin, 1998
- UNIX in a Nutshell , Daniel Gilly, O'Reilly Books, 1998
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PLEASE NOTE: in order to pass the module a pass mark must be obtained in both examination and continuous assessment components.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
CASE | BSc in Computer Applications (Sft.Eng.) |
DME | B.Eng. in Digital Media Engineering |
ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
EE | BEng in Electronic Engineering |
HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
ICE | BEng Info and Communications Engineering |
SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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