2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

COMP2211 Operating Systems

10 creditsClass Size: 500

Module manager: Dr Mantas Mikaitis
Email: M.Mikaitis@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

Pre-requisites

COMP1121	Databases
COMP1212	Computer Processors

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

In this module you will unlock the secrets of managing computer resources and securing systems through efficient Operating Systems design. You will discover how operating systems work and their crucial role in managing memory, processes, and security. You will explore the inner workings of operating systems and gain a deep understanding of their architecture and how they manage anything from IoT devices to the world’s largest supercomputers.Upon completion of this module, you will have acquired advanced knowledge and skills in the field of Operating Systems, including a comprehensive understanding of modern Operating Systems design, helping you to develop your industry tech expertise.

Objectives

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

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module you 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.
- Virtualisation: virtualisation trade-offs and hypervisors.
- Architecture: operating system design and trade-offs, monolithic kernels, microkernels and inter-process communication.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Laboratory	10	2.00	20.00
Lectures	20	1.00	20.00
Private study hours			60.00
Total Contact hours			40.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Coursework and labs.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
In-course Assessment	Coursework Portfolio	30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		30.00

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

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) (S1)	2 hr 00 mins	70.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		70.00

Resits will be assessed by examination.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 26/09/2023

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