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Module Title	Operating Systems (Extended)
School	Computer Science
Department	Computer Science
Module Code	06 26952
Module Lead	Eike Ritter
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	Prohibited module combinations: LH Operating Systems
Contact Hours	Lecture-34 hours Supervised time in studio/workshop-22 hours Guided independent study-144 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module gives a practical insight into modern operating system, reinforcing the theory (eg architecture, scheduling, memory management, synchronisation) through practical exercises (eg building suitable kernel modules). The aims of this module are to: a) describe the role of an operating system b) show how resource management is done in an OS c) explore, through theory and practical exercises, techniques of memory management, scheduling, synchronisation, inter-process communication, file systems and hardware I/O d) explore trends in virtualisation, emulation and the increasing use of sophisticated OS in mobile systems e) show how to adapt operating systems for use in embedded systems
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: describe the role of an OS and understand prevalent OS architectures. describe suitable strategies for process management for given scenarios. comprehend and write kernel-level code. devise appropriate security mechanisms in a given situation and demonstrate an understanding of the role an operating system can and should play in establishing security. demonstrate an understanding of the adaptations required for embedded operating system.
Assessment	26952-01 : Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (80%) 26952-02 : Continuous Assessment : Coursework (20%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Main Assessments: 1.5 hour examination (50%) and continuous assessment (50%) Supplementary Assessments: 1.5 hour examination (50%) and continuous assessment (50%)
Other	None
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