305734 (v.1) Real-Time Operating Systems 204


 

Area:Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Credits:25.0
Contact Hours:5.0
Lecture:1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Co Requisite(s):12703 (v.2) Engineering Programming 104
Syllabus:Historical perspective, functions and basic concepts of Computer Operating (OS) systems, Real-time OS issues for different applications, Introduction to Virtual Machines, Understanding of the role of Kernels, micro-code, and real-time systems, Introduction to MS 2000, Linux, Unix systems.
 
Unit Outcomes: The functions and basic concepts in the design of computer operating systems. An appreciation of the work being done transparently by computers' operating system software. The ability to work with embedded operating systems.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References: Tanebaum, A.S., 2001, Modern Operating Systems, 2nd Edition, Prentice-Hall. Red Hat Certified Engineer Linux, 2001, Study Guide, 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill.
Unit Texts: Stallings, W., 2001, Operating Systems, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall. Smith, A, 2002, Lecture Notes.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Assignment 15%, Examination 65%, Research Paper 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

 

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