Module ICP-3033:
Operating Systems & Networks
Module Facts
Run by School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
10.000 Credits or 5.000 ECTS Credits
Semester 1
Organiser: Dr Saad Mansoor
Overall aims and purpose
To introduce the fundamental concepts of modern day operating systems and computer networks.
On completion of the module the student will:
- Understand the generic requirements, structure, operation, and administration of a modern operating system.
- Be able to analyse, design and write programs at the operating systems level.
- Understand the requirements and design of modern network protocols and systems, their operation and use by applications.
Course content
50% of the module is on operating systems, and 50% is on computer networks.
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Aspects of File systems; naming services; memory management; scheduling; device management
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Benefits and risks of service oriented architecture, frameworks for enterprise architectures, and managing risks across portfolio of enterprise.
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Management of disk and data across the enterprise, management of proliferating types and volume and content.
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Topics on networks include models of communication (ISO reference model). IPC; RPC; Sockets; Language primitives; Distributed Objects. Service oriented architectures
Learning outcomes mapped to assessment criteria
| threshold 40% |
good 60% |
excellent 70% |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Understand basic components of an Operating System |
Explain the purpose and inter-relationships between OS components | Able to identify components of an operating system | Discuss details of key components of OS such as File systems, naming services and other managers |
| Understand core concepts of enterprise architecture |
Able to distinguish between different scheduling algorithms | Understand concept of concurrency | Able to discuss role of concurrency in systems |
| Be able to analyse, design and write programs at the operating systems level |
Understand the concept of file system. | Explain to the concept of system and disk management | Able to explain different file system implementation |
| Understand the requirements and design of modern network protocols and systems, their operation and use by applications. |
Understand the concept of protection. | Able to apply the concept of system protection | Able to explain different protection mechanism |
Assessment Methods
| Type | Name | Description | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 70.00 | ||
| Quiz 1 | 10.00 | ||
| Quiz 2 | 10.00 | ||
| Test | 10.00 |
Teaching and Learning Strategy
| Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 hours over 12 weeks |
24 |
| Private study | Lectures |
76 |
Transferable skills
- Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
- Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
- Computer Literacy - Proficiency in using a varied range of computer software
- Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sensitevely with others
- Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
- Management - Able to utilise, coordinate and control resources (human, physical and/or financial)
Subject specific skills
- Knowledge and understanding of facts, concepts, principles & theories
- Problem solving strategies
- Deploy theory in design, implementation and evaluation of systems
- Specify, design or construct computer-based systems
- Specify, deploy, verify and maintain information systems
- Knowledge and understanding of computational modelling
Pre- and Co-requisite Modules
Courses including this module
Compulsory in courses:
- I110: BSc Computer Information Systems year 3 (BSC/CIS)
- I11B: BSc Computer Information Systems (4 year with Incorp Found) year 3 (BSC/CIS1)