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2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

COMP2211 Operating Systems

10 creditsClass Size: 160

Module manager: Dr Jie Xu
Email: j.xu@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisites

COMP1121Databases
COMP1212Computer Processors

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

Computer systems have finite resources which need to be managed with care in order to provide the intended service. Operating systems are part of the mechanism used to manage computer resources such as memory and central processing time. In addition to managing resources operating systems also manage a number of security considerations including separation of running processes and file system permissions. This module focuses on the purpose of operating systems and their architectures.

Objectives

This module introduces the keys concepts of operating systems and their role in computer systems.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module a student will have demonstrated the ability to:

- compare operating system design decisions and associate those decisions with performance characteristics.
- describe how operating systems manage computer resources.
- evaluate the security mechanisms built into modern operating systems.
- articulate the purpose and role of operating systems in computer systems.


Syllabus

This module covers the following 3 topic areas:

- Resource management : memory management, scheduling, access control mechanisms, processes, threads and context switching.
- Virtualization : virtualization trade-offs and hypervisors
- Architecture : operating system design and trade-offs, monolithic kernels, microkernels and inter-process communication.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Laboratory51.005.00
Lectures201.0020.00
Private study hours75.00
Total Contact hours25.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)100.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Coursework and labs.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
ReportComparison10.00
AssignmentLab based10.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)20.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)2 hr 80.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)80.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 08/05/2017

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