Course Aims & Objectives:
The course introduces the major hardware and software issues in operating systems. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the functions and facilities of operating systems; to select an operating system for a specified application and system configuration.

Units: 4

Level: B3

Medium of Instruction: English

Keyword Syllabus:
Operating System Development; Operating System Functions; Resource Management Issues; Language Translation and Binding Instruction; Scheduling; Process Synchronization; Concurrent Processes; Protection and Security.

Teaching Pattern:
Duration of course: 1 semester
Current mix of lecture/tutorial/laboratory, other: 2 hrs. lecture; 1 hr. tutorial; 2 hrs. lab.

Assessment Pattern:
Examination duration: 2 hours
Percentage distribution of marks for coursework, examination, other: 40% CW; 60% Exam
Grading pattern: Standard (A+AA-...F)
For a student to pass the course, at least 30% of the maximum mark for the examination must be obtained.

Pre-requisite(s): Nil

Pre-cursor(s):
CS2111
AND
CS2112

Equivalent Course(s):
*CS3271 Operating Systems & Computer Architecture