• Algoma University

• COSC 3407

Course Outline

COSC3407- Operating Systems-1

Instructor:

Instructor: Anthony Pagnotta

Office: Virtual Remote

Email: [email protected]

Course Description:

This course is one of the fundamental courses in Computer Sciences that discusses the

different types of Operating Systems, components of operating systems, resource

management and scheduling and deadlock avoidance techniques. The course will help

software developers in analysing the functionality of operating systems for efficient

development of their products.

Calendar Description:

This course is extremely important for Computer Science students and it is suitable for third

or final year students who have an understanding of computer components and software

development.

Required Text:

Operating System Concepts by Silberschatz, Gagne, Galvin

10th Edition

ISBN- 978-1-118-06333-0

Evaluation Scheme:

Course Requirements and Assessment

Assessment Date of Evaluation (if known) Weighting

Homework assignments 5 throughout the course (5%x5) 25%

Quizzes 2 every week, 1 per module 10%

Mid Term Half way through the course 30%

Final Exam End of semester 35%

Total 100%