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There will be 2 exams, a couple of quizzes, 2 assignments, 1 team
presentation, and 1 book chapter writing.
Each exam is worth 15% of your grade
to a total of 30%.
Each assignment is worth 15% of your grade to a total of 30%.
Turn in your assignments on the due dates in class, or ask for an
extension which will cost you a few points.
Each quiz is worth 2-5% (depending on the number) to a total of 10%.
The class is on a chapter
of your choice and is worth 15%. You may do it
alone or within a team of 3-4 people. A team is recommended. Peruse the
book as soon as possible to make your choice.
To form a team it is recommended you do the
personality
test and choose partners who have different characteristics than you.
The presentation should be done at the time the chapter is scheduled.
Please let me know on which section you intend to present.
Alone, or with the same team, you will be asked to write a book
chapter on Operating Systems in general. It will be graded on a 15%
basis. The content may be the same as of your presentation, an
expanded version, or a different topic. Make sure you discuss this with
me so no overlap occurs.
Note that book chapters have been written by my students last year.
Your task is to review the related chapter in several texts and rewrite it
more clearly, with no mistakes, adding charts and graphics where
appropriate, and make it your own. The number of pages should be 5-20
double-spaced.
The final grade will be decided on a curve.
Border line cases will be decided based on your class participation.
We are having a new textbook this semester: Operating Systems,
Internals and Design Principles, by William Stallings, 3rd edition,
Prentice Hall, 1998.
Recommended readings:
Pages
Chapter
Description
3-27
Chapter 1
Background
45-60
Chapter 2
Operating
System
Overview-evolution-achievement-characteristics-Win NT-UNIX
The old text we used in the past is "Operating Systems Concepts"
written by Silberschatz and Galvin, published by Addison Wesley, 5th
edition, if you'd like to peruse.
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