This unit provides an introduction to the design and the implementation of modern general purpose operating systems. Centered on the concept of resource sharing, the unit explains how an operating system manages the hardware resources and software applications of a computer system. The unit covers the essential principles and theories of modern operating systems: processes, threads, mutual exclusion, scheduling, virtual memory systems, I/O and file systems, network, and security. The unit also teaches basic system administration skills for commonly used operating systems. In addition, through the teaching, the unit promotes and strengthens important generic skills, such as communication, analysis and inquiry, problem solving, independent and group working, and professionalism and social responsibility.
This unit may be cotaught with 11489 System Software.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise the structures and implementation of modern operating systems by using the concepts of processes, threads, mutual exclusion, scheduling, virtual memory systems, I/O and file systems, network, and security;
2. Demonstrate a broad understanding of the role an operating system plays in managing the hardware resources and software applications of a computer system;
3. Analyse and evaluate the factors which impact on the performance of a computer system;
4. Apply mutual exclusion theory and principles in concurrent programming;
5. Demonstrate cognitive and technical skills of advanced system administration tasks for commonly used operating systems;
6. Perform independent research to deepen the understanding in a specific area or keep the pace with latest development in the fields; and
7. Further strengthen important generic skills, such as communication, analysis and inquiry, problem solving, independent and group working, and professionalism and social responsibility.

Graduate attributes

1. 含羞草视频 graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. 含羞草视频 graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. 含羞草视频 graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. 含羞草视频 graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. 含羞草视频 graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. 含羞草视频 graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. 含羞草视频 graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. 含羞草视频 graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. 含羞草视频 graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

8995 Software Technology 1 G.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

11489 Systems Software and 7171 System Software.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.