The main topics covered in this unit include computer systems, operating systems, process management and coordination, memory management including modern implementations of virtual memory, file systems, operating system security, shell variant scripting, regular expressions, Unix utilities, Unix file system, Unix system administration and installation, Unix programming, research and development.
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
See also Unit timetable information
CPE3007, CPE2008, CSE2208, CSE2391, CSE3001, CSE3208, CSE3391, FIT3041, GCO3813
One of FIT1001, FIT1031 or CSE1201 or equivalent
Dr. Malik Khan
Consultation hours: TBA
Dr. Malik Khan
Consultation hours: TBA
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Based on feedback:
This unit is tailored towards introducing Operating Systems and Unix environment understanding and development. Student feedback has informed improvements to this unit including regular updates in unit content to follow the latest trend in Unix Operating systems.
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| Week | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Please be aware this schedule is subject to change | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 |
| 1 | Computer systems overview, introduction to Unix and brief history of Unix | |
| 2 | Getting a handle on the Unix OS | |
| 3 | Shell scripting | |
| 4 | Process description and control | |
| 5 | Concurrency and Threads | |
| 6 | Deadlock and starvation | Assignment 1 due |
| 7 | Memory management | |
| 8 | File management | |
| 9 | Unix utilities | |
| 10 | Unix security | Unit Test in the tutorial class |
| 11 | System administration | |
| 12 | Review | Assignment 2 due |
| SWOT VAC | No formal assessment is undertaken in SWOT VAC | |
| Examination period | LINK to Assessment Policy: http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/ academic/education/assessment/ assessment-in-coursework-policy.html |
*Unit Schedule details will be maintained and communicated to you via your learning system.
Examination (2 hours): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 - Shell Scripting | 15% | Week 6. Unless special consideration is approved, late assignments are NOT accepted. |
| Assignment 2 - Concurrent Programming | 15% | Week 12. Unless special consideration is approved, late assignments are NOT accepted. |
| Unit Test | 10% | Week 10 tutorial class |
| Examination 1 | 60% | To be advised |
Faculty Policy - Unit Assessment Hurdles (http://intranet.monash.edu.au/infotech/resources/staff/edgov/policies/assessment-examinations/assessment-hurdles.html)
Academic Integrity - Please see resources and tutorials at http://www.monash.edu/library/skills/resources/tutorials/academic-integrity/
Students will be encouraged to participate in lecture room questions, through an online polling system.
The program will be assessed on the following:
Correct answers (no negative marks for incorrect answers)
Correctness of script
Texts which may be of use to you include the following:
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Students are encouraged to bring devices to the lecture that can access the web (e.g. smartphone, laptop, tablet etc).
Access to Linux or Unix off-campus would be useful, but is not required.
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