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
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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 15%, Examination 65%, Research Paper 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 31300 Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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