Course Title: Operating System Concepts
Course Overview:
Operating System Concepts is a foundational course that introduces students to the principles, components, and functionalities of modern operating systems. The course covers topics such as process management, memory management, file systems, I/O systems, and system security. Students will gain a deep understanding of how operating systems manage computer resources and support application execution.
Course Objectives:
Understand the role and importance of operating systems in computing.
Learn about process management, including scheduling and synchronization.
Study memory management techniques, including virtual memory and paging.
Explore file systems and storage management.
Understand I/O systems and device management.
Gain knowledge of operating system security and protection mechanisms.
Course Outline:
Introduction to Operating Systems
Definition and functions of an operating system
History and evolution of operating systems
Types of operating systems (batch, multiprogramming, time-sharing, distributed)
Process Management
Processes and threads
Process scheduling algorithms (FCFS, SJF, Round Robin, etc.)
Process synchronization and mutual exclusion
Deadlock detection and prevention
Memory Management
Memory hierarchy and addressing
Virtual memory concepts and demand paging
Page replacement algorithms (LRU, FIFO, Optimal)
Memory allocation and deallocation techniques
File Systems
File system organization and structure
File operations and access control
File system implementation (FAT, NTFS, ext4, etc.)
Disk scheduling algorithms (FCFS, SSTF, SCAN, C-SCAN)
I/O Systems
I/O devices and controllers
I/O operations and buffering
Interrupts and DMA (Direct Memory Access)
I/O scheduling algorithms
System Security
Access control and permissions
User authentication and authorization
Encryption and data security
Threats and vulnerabilities in operating systems
Process Communication and Coordination
Inter-process communication (IPC) mechanisms
Message passing vs. shared memory
Synchronization primitives (semaphores, monitors)
Distributed Operating Systems
Concepts of distributed computing
Distributed file systems and communication protocols
Distributed process management and synchronization
Operating System Design and Implementation
Kernel architecture and modules
System calls and API design
Device drivers and hardware abstraction layers
Bootstrapping and system initialization
Case Studies and Contemporary Topics
Case studies of popular operating systems (e.g., Linux, Windows, macOS)
Emerging trends in operating systems (containerization, virtualization, cloud computing)
Assessment Methods:
Programming assignments and projects related to operating system concepts.
Quizzes and exams covering theoretical concepts, algorithms, and system design.
Hands-on labs and simulations involving operating system tasks and management.
Analysis of case studies and contemporary issues in operating systems.
Textbook:
“Operating System Concepts” by Abraham Silberschatz, Peter B. Galvin, and Greg Gagne
References:
“Modern Operating Systems” by Andrew S. Tanenbaum and Herbert Bos
Online documentation and resources from operating system vendors and communities
Admission Open for this course
Contact Number: 03307615544