OPERATING SYSTEMS

Course Description

This course examines basic issues in operating system design and implementation. The course will start with a brief historical perspective of the evolution of operating systems over the last fifty years, and then cover the major components of most operating systems. This discussion will cover the trade-offs that can be made between performance and functionality during the design and implementation of an operating system. Particular emphasis will be given to these major OS subsystems: Process management (processes, threads, CPU scheduling, synchronization, and deadlock), memory management (segmentation, paging, swapping), file systems, and networking/distributed systems. Also basic Unix programming skills will be given during lab hours.

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 Describe OS, OS major components and provide basic organization of computer systems,
2. 02 Describe the services an OS provides to users,process and other systems and understand operating system structures,
3. 03 Understand process concept and describe features of process,
4. 04 Understand thread concept. Compare different API and apply this information,
5. 05 Comprehend process scheduling algorithms,
6. 06 Know difference between Synchronization and Deadlocks.
7. 07 Apply theoretical knowledge to term project
8. 08 Install several different Operating Systems and understanding difference.
9. 09 Execute and understand programming examples.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Silberschatz A., Gagne G., Galvin P.B., Operating System Concepts, 9th ed., Wiley, 2009
2. 02 Rochkind Marc J., Advanced UNIX Programming (2nd Edition), Addison-Wesley Professional, 2004

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Describe OS, OS major components and provide basic organization of computer systems,
2. L02 Describe the services an OS provides to users,process and other systems and understand operating system structures,
3. L03 Understand process concept and describe features of process,
4. L04 Understand thread concept. Compare different API and apply this information,
5. L05 Comprehend process scheduling algorithms,
6. L06 Know difference between Synchronization and Deadlocks.
7. L07 Apply theoretical knowledge to term project
8. L08 Install several different Operating Systems and understanding difference.
9. L09 Execute and understand programming examples.

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2. P02 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3. P03 Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4. P04 Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively
5. P05 Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6. P06 Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7. P07 Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8. P08 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning ; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9. P09 Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10. P10 Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11. P11 Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

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