Lecture, seminar, demonstration, and hands-on exercises in the lab
1) Introduction to computer hardware
2) Computer systems overview
3) Introduction to virtual machines
4) Process and thread management
5) Memory management and virtual memory
6) Input/Output management and RAID
7) Accessing files and directories
8) System security
9) Directory structure and account management
10) System commands and scripting
11) System help facilities and services
12) Problem solving for operating systems
13) Similarities and differences among various operating systems
1) identify different hardware components within a computer system;
2) identify the system components that are managed by the operating system;
3) describe the operation of virtual machines;
4) explain the suitability of different operating systems for different operating and business environments;
5) describe the major components and functions of operating systems;
6) explain memory management and its performance implications;
7) manage popular operating systems such as Linux/Unix and Windows systems;
8) describe the system kernel and shells;
9) explain the different options for system security for desktop computers and servers;
10) use systems’ help facilities;
11) perform operating system commands and scripting to execute different computer tasks;
12) manipulate files and directories within the operating system;
13) identify system problems and provide possible solutions.
Assignments/labs 20%-30%
Mid-Term Examination 25%-30%
Final Examination 25%-30%
Quizzes 10%-20%
Total 100%
Stallings, W. Operating Systems: Internals and Design Principles, Latest Ed, Prentice Hall.
Pre-Calculus 11 (C or better) or Foundations of Math 11 (C or better) or MATU 0410 (C or better) or approved substitute OR currently active in:
PDD Emerging Technology
PBD Computer and Information Systems
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