COMP SCI 7064 - Operating Systems
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code COMP SCI 7064 Course Operating Systems Coordinating Unit Computer Science Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 2.5 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites COMP SCI 7103, COMP SCI 7202, COMP SCI 7202B, COMP SCI 7208 or COMP SCI 7211 Assumed Knowledge COMP SCI 7081, exposure to C programming as in COMP SCI 7088 & one of COMP SCI 7082 or COMP SCI 7201 Restrictions Master of Computing and Innovation, Graduate Diploma in Computer Science and Graduate Certificate in Computer Science students only. Assessment Written exam and/or assignments Course Staff
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
Through the study of this course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding on the concepts
and functions of a modern operating system. Students will be able to;
1 Explain the role of the operating system as a high level interface to the hardware. 2 Use OS as a resource manager that supports multiprogramming 3 Explain the low level implementation of CPU dispatch. 4 Explain the low level implementation of memory management. 5 Explain the performance trade-offs inherent in OS implementation
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer.
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-5 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
3-5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3-5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
3-5 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
The textbook for this course is Operating Systems Concepts (10th edition) by A. Silberschatz, P. B. Galvin and G. Gagne,, John Wiley& Sons, 2018.Recommended Resources
Additional resources:
- R. H. Arpaci-Dusseau and A. Arpaci-Dusseau, Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces, online edition
- A.S. Tanenbaum, Modern Operating Systems, Prentice-Hall International, 2008.
Online Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course includes lectures, tutorials, and multiple types of assessment, including quizzes and a coding task. Different learnining and assessment modes are intended to support both solid theoretical understanding and practical (programming) skills in relation to key OS concepts.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
On average, students are expect to spend around 12 hours a week on this course, including lectures, tutorials, and doing the required tasks. The assignments for this course are challenging, and the amount of time students need to spend on these will depend on the level of understanding of subject content, and partially on programming skills.Learning Activities Summary
Lectures will be pre-recorded. Some lecture videos contain questions, and students are invited to pause the video at these points and take time to think about the question.
Tutorials will provide an environment for working on problems in small groups.
Assessments include multiple types of activities, including answering multiple choice questions, answering open-ended questions, and writing code in C++. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
No information currently available.
Assessment Detail
Assessment Component weight, % Weekly quizzes 15 Tutorials 5 Assignments 35 Mid-semester Test 20 Final Exam (hurdle) 30
Notes- The hurdle requirement means that you will fail the course if you get less than 40% of the maximum exam mark for the Final Exam, irrespective of your marks for other components.
- The total mark will be capped at 100.
Submission
Submission instructions will be provided with each assignment. Typically, this would involve answering questions or submitting files in MyUni.
If you hand in your work late, your mark will be capped as follows:
Up to 1 day late – mark capped at 75%
Up to 2 days late – mark capped at 50%
Up to 3 days late – mark capped at 25%
more than 3 days late – no marks available.
Extensions will only be given in exceptional circumstances and with evidence provided, e.g., a medical certificate. You should apply by e-mail to the course coordinator before the due date. Commitments with work or other subjects will not be considered valid grounds for extension – you are expected to manage your time effectively based on the workload you have chosen to take on.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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