Computer Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: CENG214
Course Name: Operating Systems
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. SEMİH BİLGEN
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr.Gör. B.Öğretim Elemanı
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: 1- To make the students aware of basic concepts related to Operating Systems (OS), to enable them to develop some OS subsystems.
2- To familiarize the students with the structure, functionality and operation of a basic and powerful operating system (Linux).
Course Content: At the end of the course the student will be able to:
• Understand and describe the basic functionalities of a computer operating system.
• Evaluate the effects of setting fundamental control parameters of operating systems on their performance.
• Assess and decide on design parameters related to operating systems.
• Interact with the Linux operating system, using system commands and scripts.
• Construct and test Linux scripts.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Knowing and evaluating the fundamental tasks of operating systems and the methods applied to carry these out.
2) Being able to apply and evaluate techniques for processor management and process scheduling.
3) Being able to apply techniques for memory management in intelligent systems, and evaluate the consequences.
4) Being able to apply techniques of communication and coordination among processes and evaluate the consequences.
5) Achieving awareness of using Unix shells.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Interprocess communication and coordination; semaphores, classical IPC problems O'LEARN
1) Processor management, FIFO, SPF, SRTF scheduling O'LEARN
1) Introduction. What is an OS? OS history. None
3) Processor management, Round Robin Scheduling O'LEARN
4) Linux Operating System; File operations O'LEARN
5) Memory management, fixed partitioning, variable partitioning O'LEARN
6) Memory management, virtual memory, demand paging O'LEARN
7) Linux shell programming, script writing and usage O'LEARN
8) Review O'LEARN
9) Midterm exam None
10) Deadlocks; avoidance, prevention, detection, removal. Banker's algorithm O'LEARN
11) Interprocess communication and coordination; semaphores, classical IPC problems O'LEARN
12) Bounded buffer problem; readers-writers problem O'LEARN
13) Dining philosophers problem; sleeping barber problem O'LEARN
14) Review O'LEARN
15) Final exam None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: O'LEARN sistemindedir.
References: 1. Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Modern Operating Systems, Prentice Hall
2. Graham Glass, UNIX for Programmers and Users, Prentice Hall
3. William Shotts, The Linux Command Line, Third Internet Edition, (http://linuxcommand.org)

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for examination of engineering problems.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information on project management and practices in business life such as risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development.
11) Information on the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the universal and social dimensions and the problems of the times; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for examination of engineering problems.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information on project management and practices in business life such as risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development.
11) Information on the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the universal and social dimensions and the problems of the times; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Problem Solving
Q&A / Discussion
Case Study
Web Based Learning

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 1 % 35
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 35
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 65
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 35
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 6 84
Quizzes 8 1 8
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 138