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Course Outlines

Summer 2023 - CMPT 300 D100

Operating Systems I (3)

Class Number: 3995

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    CMPT 225 and (CMPT 295 or ENSC 254), all with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

This course aims to give the student an understanding of what a modern operating system is, and the services it provides. It also discusses some basic issues in operating systems and provides solutions. Topics include multiprogramming, process management, memory management, and file systems.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will introduce you to modern operating systems. We will explore the field of operating systems, emphasizing basic operating systems concepts and design principles. The course will begin with an overview of the structure of modern operating systems. Over the subsequent weeks, we will discuss the major components of an operating system: processes, scheduling, synchronization, memory management, file system and security. Students will also get hands-on experience via multiple programming exercises. Basic knowledge of C programming and the UNIX/LINUX environment is assumed.

Grading

NOTES:

There will be 3-4 assignments, in-class activities or quizzes, one or more midterms, and one final exam. A more detailed marking scheme will be provided in the first class of the semester.

Students must attain an overall passing grade on the weighted average of exams in the course in order to obtain a clear pass (C- or better).

Materials

RECOMMENDED READING:

Operating System Concepts

  • 10th Edition (Ebook available)
  • Abraham Silberschatz, Peter Baer Galvin, Greg Gagne
  • J. Wiley & Sons
  • 2018
  • 9781119800361(Loose leaf)
  • (Any other intro O.S. book would probably suffice as well, including previous editions of this book).

ISBN: 9781119800361

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.