Prerequisites

CIT 23300 or ECET 20900
CIT 24200 or CIT 27000

Offered

Fall, Spring

Software

DOS

Windows 95,98,NT,XP

UNIX

Credit By Exam

Yes

Coordinator

J. Starks

What you will learn

Description

In this course students will learn the fundamental concepts of computer operating systems. The course will emphasize terminology and concepts of major operating systems including UNIX, DOS, and Windows.

Textbook

Flynn, McIver-McHoes, Understanding Operating Systems, Cengage, 2008, ISBN 9781423901600

Palmer, Guide to Unix Using Linux, Cengage, ISBN 9781418837235

Course Outcomes

• Explain the nature, terminology, and use of operating systems (CIT 1)
• Use standard evaluation measures to assess scheduling, caching, memory, and OS usage (CIT 9, 10)
• Explain and use UNIX commands to perform management tasks (CIT 1)
• Learn OS concepts to prepare for future curriculum material relating to operating systems, networking and multi-user/multi OS environments (CIT 1)

CIT Program Outcomes (What are these?)

1. Demonstrate mastery of core computing and mathematical concepts.

9. Use current technical concepts, techniques and practices in the information technologies within the student"s area of expertise.

10. Apply the best practices and standards within the student's area of expertise.

Principles of Undergraduate Learning (What are Principles of Undergraduate Learning?)

1b. Identify and propose solutions for problems using quantitative tools and reasoning.

1c. Make effective use of information resources and technology.

4. Intellectual Depth, Breadth, and Adaptiveness

Topics

• Processes
• Memory and Storage Management
• Distributed Systems
• Protection and Security
• Use Specific Operating System

Assessment

• Exams
• Labs
• Research Paper
• Quizzes and Homeworks - 25%