IS2S588 - Operating System Theory and Implementation 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | IS2S588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Operating System Theory and Implementation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | informatics | ||
| Module Leader: | Ian Fitzell | ||
| Module Team: | Joseph Griffiths | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100735 - operating systems | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To provide a theoretical understanding of the role of an operating system in modern computing.
To provide practical experience of installing, configuring and managing a network operating system.
To provide an understanding of fundamental networking technologies that enable network operating system functionality.
Content Summary
The architecture of operating systems.
Practical introduction to a network operating system:
- installation and configuration;
- managing users and computers on a network.
Processes, scheduling and inter-process communication.
Threads; hardware and operating system support.
Storage systems, files and disk formats.
Virtualization.
Security issues.
Compilers.
Cloud computing.
Internet of Things.
Green computing/environmental issues.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 10 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 6 |
| Work based learning | 74 |
| Directed Study | 28 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To demonstrate a practical understanding of operating systems, their installation and configuration. |
| LO2 | To demonstrate a theoretical understanding of operating systems, their installation and configuration |
Module Requisites
| Code | Title | Requisite Type |
|---|---|---|
| MOD011069 | Computer Systems and Network Technologies | pre-requisite |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set Exercise - Not Time Constrained (CW) | Set Tasks - not-time constrained 1 | Installing and configuring an Operating System, drawing on knowledge and material presented, supplemented by personal research and/or requirements specification from company. | 0 | 2500 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Specialist Software Computer Based Examination 1 | Online MCQ, delivered via OLE | 100 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Set Tasks - not-time constrained 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Specialist Software Computer Based Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |