System Software (7171.8)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Academic Program Area - Technology | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Describe the structures and implementation of modern operating systems by using the concepts of processes, threads, mutual exclusion, scheduling, virtual memory systems, I/O and file systems, network, and security;
2. Explain the role of an operating system plays in managing the hardware resources and software applications of a computer system;
3. Analyse and evaluate the factors which impact on the performance of a computer system;
4. Apply mutual exclusion theory and principles in concurrent programming;
5. Undertake basic system administration tasks for commonly used operating systems; and
6. Further strengthen important generic skills, such as communication, analysis and inquiry, problem solving, independent and group working, and professionalism and social responsibility.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
4483 Software Technology 1.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
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Required texts
"Operating Systems Internals and Design Principles" by William Stallings, 8th Edition, ISBN: 1292061359
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Submissions are through Canvas (http://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/) only. No other forms of submission will be accepted.
If a student chooses to submit his/her assignment via the Internet off-campus, it is the responsibility of the student to guarantee the accessibility of the Internet. Not being able to access the Internet at a location which is off-campus is not an excuse for extension.
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.
Use of Text-Matching Software
The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Learner engagement
Activities |
hours |
Weekly lecture: 2 hours/week, 12 times |
24 |
Weekly tute/lab: 2 hour per tute/lab, 11 times |
22 |
Weekly study commitment, in addition to the 2 items above: 3 hours/week, 12 times |
36 |
Preparation for Quizzes: 4 hours, 4 times |
16 |
Assignment 2 and associated test: 20 hours, 1 time |
20 |
Final exam preparation and exam: 30 hours, 1 time |
30 |
Final exam |
2 |
Total |
150 |
Participation requirements
Your participation in both lectures and tutorial/lab activities will enhance your understanding of the unit content and therefore the quality of your assessment responses. The lack of the participation and disciplined self-study may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass the assessment items. Attendance and participation in tutes/labs is also rewarded with 2% of the unit assessment per tute/lab with a maximum of 10% over the semester.
Required IT skills
A basic understanding of computer systems, hardware and software, and programming is required.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None