Operating Systems
UndergraduateUNE-COSC2402025
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 23 June 2025
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Operating Systems
About this subject
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- articulate knowledge of the fundamental principles of computer architecture using appropriate terminology;
- describe the historical development of operating systems and its impact on availability of technology;
- broadly explain theoretical and technical concepts relating to operating systems, including processes, virtual memory, files, security and distributed computing;
- analyse and evaluate a range of algorithms for process scheduling, concurrency, memory management and file storage; and
- plan and implement solutions to sometimes complex programming problems involving C programs and UNIX system calls.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
An operating system is a fundamental component of most modern computing environments. Operating systems have developed in parallel with computer hardware, advancing to ensure the hardware can be used as effectively as possible. Build the knowledge and skills needed to ensure that you can stay at the forefront of innovation in this rapidly evolving field. Studying this subject, you will be introduced to the core components and theoretical underpinnings of operating systems, including processes, memory management, file systems and scheduling, brought to life with real-world case studies. With this as a foundation, your understanding of these key concepts will be extended as you explore multiprocessor and distributed systems. The subject offers insights into concurrency control and topical issues in security. You will also have opportunities to fine tune your ability to plan and implement solutions for challenging programming problems.
Assessment 1: Theory assignment. 300 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4;
Assessment 2: Programming assignment. Relates to Learning Outcomes 4, 5;
Assessment 3: Theory assignment. 300 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5;
Assessment 4: Programming assignment. Relates to Learning Outcomes 4, 5;
Assessment 5: 5 quizzes at 2% each. Approx 800 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5;
Final Examination: 2 hrs 15 mins. Note - It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass this unit. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
UNE manages supervised exams associated with your UNE subjects. Prior to census date, UNE releases exam timetables. They’ll email important exam information directly to your UNE email address.- Assessment 1 - Theory assignment. Short answers. 300 words (10%)
- Assessment 2 - Programming assignment (15%)
- Assessment 3 - Theory assignment. Short answers. 300 words (10%)
- Final Examination - 2 hrs 15 mins (40%)
- Assessment 4 - Programming assignment (15%)
- Assessment 5 - 5 quizzes at 2% each. 800 words (10%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-INF-DIP-2025 - Diploma in Information Technology
- UNE-DSC-DIP-2025 - Diploma in Science
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).
Others
To enrol in this subject you will need to pass UNE-COSC120 subject. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not receive a satisfactory result for UNE-COSC120.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. Please refer students to link for requirements: http://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Diploma in Information Technology
UndergraduateUNE-INF-DIP
UndergraduateUNE-DSC-DIP