About CSC-415
CSC 415 Syllabus
TOS Assignment Overview
This is CSC-415 - Operating Systems
Purpose of the Course
This is a course about the concepts of a computer operating system (OS). You can expect to learn all the essential concepts that make up the OS. With such understandings, you are better prepared to go in-depth with other computer science principles such as the databases, networking, graphics, automation, and others. Through several assignments on a train simulation project that is given throughout the semester, you will also be working on some hands-on exercises that help you understand some lower-level details related to the OS.
Requirements
Students will be graded on a term paper, two exams, 5 assignments and active class participation. Students are expected to prepare before each class by reading the assigned sections of the textbook or distributed articles, and contribute in class through questions, interactions and discussions.
Reading Materials
The readings for this course include: (1) Silberschatz, Galvin and Gagne (SGG) Operating System Concepts, (2) a research paper of your choice (need approval), and (3) a number of distributed articles.
Grading
The course grade is based on the following scheme:
| Term Paper (6-8 pages, double-spacing) | 20% |
| Quizzes | 5% |
| Mid-term Exam | 15% |
| Final Exam | 20% |
| The TOS Assignments | 20% |
| Class participation | 20% |
Instructor
Instructor: Dr. Edward C. Cheng
TA: Mr. Robert Bierman
Edward will focus on the concepts of the OS and the development of the term paper, while Robert will guide you through the TOS assignments.
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