Module Code: H06OPS
Long Title Operating Systems
Title Operating Systems
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: CRISTINA HAVA MUNTEAN
Module Author: CRISTINA HAVA MUNTEAN
Departments: School of Computing
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff

Master’s degree in computing or cognate discipline. May have industry experience also.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss the theory and concepts involved in an operating system
LO2 Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of different modern operating systems
LO3 Use common tools and techniques to exercise and understand Operating Systems theory and concepts
LO4 Demonstrate competent use of the system utilities, tools and user interface to exercise, demonstrate and investigate an operating system.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements

See section 4.2 Entry procedures and criteria for the programme including procedures recognition of prior learning.
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
An Introduction to Operating Systems
Definition of an operating system, Types of operating systems, Evolution of operating system design, Characteristics and main functions of an operating system, Examples of operating systems (e.g. UNIX, Linux, Ubuntu, Windows), Architecture of different Operating Systems
Interacting with the Operating System
Interface and Operating Systems subsystems, Graphical User Interface, Command Line Interface, Batch File programming, Exemplification of Windows and UNIX interface
Processes and Threads
Process and programs, Process states, Concurrency and interprocess communications, CPU Scheduling, Threads
Scheduling
Non pre-emptive scheduling policies, Pre-emptive scheduling policies, Deadlock, Real-time scheduling, examples of scheduling in different operating systems.
File System
Files and file operations, Directories and directories operations, Pathnames and filenames, Types of file systems, File types, File sharing, Links and shortcuts, File attributes, Disk structure, Examples of file systems ( MS-DOS, Windows, UNIX)
Memory Management
Memory hierarchy, Address spaces, Static and dynamic memory, Memory allocation to a process, Swapping and relocation, Paging, Segmentation, Virtual memory
Security
Threats, Attackers, malware applications, defenses, authentication, controlling access to resources
Input/Output
Principles of I/O hardware, device drivers and controllers, types of devices, buffering, spooling, device driver structure.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Assessment50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment (0200) % of total: 50
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
In-class sample Assessment: Consider a set of four processes, their arrival time in the system and their burst time, as presented in the provided table. Indicate how these processes will run when Round-Robin scheduling algorithm is used.
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 50
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Terminal assessment exam
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture in-class lecture session. 2 hours per week 24 Per Semester 2.00
Tutorial tutorial/lab session. 1 hour per week 12 Per Semester 1.00
Independent Learning Time independent study 89 Per Semester 7.42
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Abraham Silberschatz. (2018), Operating System Concepts, 10th. Wiley (WileyPLUS Products).
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Andrew S. Tanenbaum. (2014), Modern Operating Systems, 4th ed. Pearson.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: