School Of Computing, Engineering And MathematicsOperating SystemsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300149.2
Discipline: SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Fundamentals of Computer Science.
Basic structure and functioning of computer hardware
Equivalent Units
14944 - Operating Systems, J2789 - Operating Systems
Prerequisite
300167 Systems Programming 1
About this Unit
This unit provides an introduction to the theory and practice of the internal structure, implementation and functionality of operating systems. The unit is relevant not only for systems programmers, but also for applications developers who need to understand how operating systems control computer hardware, and how they provide convenience, efficiency and security for application development and implementation.