CSCI 380
Operating Systems

This course introduces operating systems. It covers concurrent processing, deadlock, memory management, virtual memory, CPU scheduling, file systems, I/O handling and system security.   

You must have a C or better in both CSCI 221 (Assembly Language) & CSCI 131 (Prin of Prog II).

• Understand the fundamental concepts underlying Operating systems -
  • Process management
  • Storage management
  • Processor management
  • File systems
  • System security
• Understand operating system algorithms
• Implement operating system algorithms

Other Operating System books are suggested

You should purchase a program folder from the instructor: 001(Blue)

Your grade will be based on

 

Exams	30 %
Quizzes	20 %
Presentation	10 %
Process Management    PMU lab activity
Memory Management
File System & Security
Homework Exercises	20 %
Programs	20 %
Program 1
Program 2
Program 3

It's important to understand that if you complete all the requirements for an assignment, that entitles you to a grade of "B" (i.e. "satisfactory work"). To receive an A for an assignment, you must go beyond the basic requirements, and demonstrate creativity, initiative, and excellence--the grade of "A" is intended for work that is superior, rather than average.

"Incomplete" Grades: You may request an incomplete, or "I" grade, only in cases where exceptional conditions beyond your control, such as accidents, severe illness, family problems, etc., have kept you from completing the course. You must alert us to these circumstances as soon as possible--telling your instructor in November that you were sick in September is not acceptable. If your request for an incomplete is granted, you must complete the work for the course within the time limits set by the University.  Unfinished "I" grades automatically become "F". Incomplete grades are not given to students who have simply fallen behind in their work.

The schedule is outlined below.  This may change as the semester progresses and I will update you on these modifications in class.

MMU Linux
MMU Solaris
MMU Windows