CP1409 - Operating Systems and Shell Scripting
| Credit points: |
3 |
| Year: |
2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
| Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
This module introduces students to modern operating systems (OS) internals and associated
security. The main topics covered will include basic OS concepts such as processes,
memory management, drivers and file systems. Command line interfaces in Windows and
Linux will be introduced. Students will be able to identify shell features and environmental
customization and create shell scripts (includes Bash Shell and C shell).
Learning Outcomes
- describe and explain the fundamental components of a computer operating system;
- define, restate, discuss, and explain the policies for scheduling, deadlocks, memory
management, synchronization, system calls, and file systems;
- demonstrate understanding of different features across shells in Windows and Linux;
- develop and utilise best-practice coding techniques within Linux and Windows shells
to accomplish different tasks.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (30%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (30%) - Individual.
Availabilities
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| JCU Singapore,
Study Period 52,
Internal
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| Census Date 05-Aug-2021 |
| Coordinator: |
Dr Chao Chen |
| Lecturer:
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Dr Randy Zhu. |
| Workload expectations: |
- 20 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 30 hours practicals
- 80 hours self study
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| JCU Singapore,
Study Period 53,
Internal
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| Census Date 02-Dec-2021 |
| Lecturer:
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Dr Shailey Chawla. |
| Workload expectations: |
- 20 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 30 hours practicals
- 80 hours self study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.
