| Course Information | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Section | Lecture Hours | Location | ||
| CMP 426/CMP 697 - Operating Systems | Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00PM - 7:40PM | Online-Synchronous using Zoom | ||
| Contact Information | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor: | Steven Fulakeza | Email: | steven.fulakeza(at)lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Phone: | NA | Office Location: | GI 232 | |
| Office Hours: | Mondays & Wednesdays from 12:50 pm to 1:50 pm and 03:50 pm to 4:50 pm | |||
| Instructor Availability: | I reply to students' emails regularly but please note that I do not typically check email or Slack messages during late hours on weekdays, and I do not check these at all on the weekends in order to devote time to family, rest, and religious observances. Messages received during these times will receive attention once I am back online. | |||
CMP 426 Course Description: 4 hours, 4 credits
Operating systems and their role in various types of computer systems; the principles of multiprogramming; algorithms for resource allocation; multiple-computer systems. PREREQ: CMP 334 and CMP 338.
CMP 697 Course Description: 4 hours, 4 credits
A study of the functions and implementation of operating systems for various sizes and types of computers. Processor, storage, and device management. Paging algorithms, thrashing. File systems, concurrency, deadlocking, semaphores, and synchronization.
Course Objectives:
Textbook:
A. Silberschatz, P. Galvin, and G. Gagne, Operating System Concepts, 10 th Edition, Wiley, 2018. ISBN 978-1-119-29967-7
Textbook Web Site:
Grade Policy:
Your grades will be computed based in the following:
CMP 426:
| Activity | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Homework Assignments and Backboard Quizzes | 20% |
| Projects | 20% |
| Midterm Exam | 30% |
| Final Exam | 30% |
CMP 697:
| Activity | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Homework Assignments and Backboard Quizzes | 20% |
| Projects | 20% |
| Midterm Exam | 25% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
| Research Paper and Presentation (for graduate students only) | 10% |
The exams will consist of two parts:
Exam Schedule:
There are no make-up exams. However, makeup exam might be given only if when a student's absence is unavoidable. In such a case, the student must file formal written request with substantial evidence.
Homework Assignments and Submission
Several homework assignments are given during lectures. Students need to work on the homework for preparing exams but may not need to submit the homework assignments to the instructor. Some selected homework problems will be assigned as formal assignments to be submitted for grading.
Students must work in their own assignments unless I state otherwise. No late assignments will be accepted.
Homework assignments will include the following areas and more:
Graduate Students Research Paper:
For Graduate Students Only (CMP 697): Research Paper (12 - 15 pages double space in 12 fonts) in various contemporary research areas such as:
Some details about research paper writing and presentation will be discussed during office hours. Research Paper Proposal Due: November 13, 2020 (2-3 pages of extended abstract with at least 5 academic research papers as references)
Survey Research Paper Structure
Honor Code
Students are encouraged to study together. However, you must do your own work for all your homework assignments, projects and exams. You should never copy code or antwork from the internet or another student. You are responsible for knowing and following Lehman's academic integrity code (available from the Undergraduate Bulletin, Graduate Bulletin, or the Office of Academic Standards and Evaluations). All incidents of cheating will be reported to the Vice President of Student Affairs.
Expectations
Students are expected to learn both the material covered in class and the material in the textbook and other assigned reading. Completing homework is an essential part of the learning experience. Students should review topics from prior courses as needed using old notes and books.
Blackboard & Communication
I will be communicating with you on a regular basis throughout the semester using the email address listed on Blackboard for this course. You are required to make sure that the email address on Blackboard is your current Lehman email address and you must check it on a regular basis. There will be no acceptable excuse for missing an email announcement.
Accommodating Disabilities:
Lehman College is committed to providing access to all programs and curricula to all students. Students with disabilities who may need classroom accommodations are encouraged to register with the Office of Student Disability Services. For more info, please contact the Office of Student Disability Services, Shuster Hall, Room 238. Phone number: 718-960-8441, Email: disability.services@lehman.cuny.edu, Webpage: http://www.lehman.edu/student-disability-services
Recording of Remote Classes:
Students who participate in this class with their camera on or use a profile image are agreeing to have their video or image recorded solely for the purpose of creating a record for students enrolled in the class to refer to, including those enrolled students who are unable to attend live. If you are unwilling to consent to have your profile or video image recorded, be sure to keep your camera off and do not use a profile image. Likewise, students who un-mute during class and participate orally are agreeing to have their voices recorded. If you are not willing to consent to have your voice recorded during class, you will need to keep your mute button activated and communicate exclusively using the "chat" feature, which allows students to type questions and comments live.
The link for the recordings will be made available in Blackboard
Course Outline:
Overview
Process Management
Process Synchronization
Memory Management
Storage Management
File System
Homework Assigments:
| Assignment | Release Date | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Blackboard Chapter 1 Multiple Choice Quiz 1 | 09/07/2020 | 09/10/2020 by 11:59 pm |
| Blackboard Chapter 2 Multiple Choice Quiz 2 | 09/17/2020 | 09/26/2020 by 11:59 pm |
| Blackboard Chapter 4 Multiple Choice Quiz 3 | 10/10/2020 | 10/17/2020 by 11:59 pm |
Projects:
| Project | Release Date | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Project | 11/11/2020 | 11/20/2020 |
Getting Started with the Command Line
The following links are useful you to get you started with the command line
Operating System Examples