The topics below are the general subjects of the course, and will
be introduced and discussed sequentially as the course progresses.
Subjects could be added or removed.



Week
Chapter
Topic list


Week 1
Chapters 1 & 2 
Operating systems overview


Week 2
Chapters 1 & 2 
Historical development


Week 3
Chapter 3 
Process description & control


Week 4
Chapter 4 
Principles of threaded programs


Week 5
Chapter 4 
SMP & microkernels


Week 6
Chapter 5 
Principles of concurrency


Week 7
Chapter 5
Semaphores


Week 8
Chapter 6 
Principles of deadlock & starvation


Week 9
Chapter 6 
Linux kernel concurrency


Week 10
Chapter 7 
Memory management


Week 11
Chapter 8 
Virtual memory 


Week 12
Chapter 9 
Uni-processor scheduling algorithms


Week 13
Chapter 10 
Real-time scheduling


Week 14
Chapter 11 
I/O scheduling


Week 15
Chapter 15 
Security issues

Operating Systems: Internals and Design Principles
9th edition
by William Stallings
Pearson
ISBN-13:  9780134670959
(Some earlier editions acceptable)

(Optional book) The C Programming Language
(ANSI C)
2nd Edition
by Brian Kernighan and Dennis Ritchie
Prentice Hall
ISBN-13: 978-0131103627
ISBN-10: 0131103628

(Optional book) The Linux Programming Interface
A Linux and UNIX System Programming Handbook
by Michael Kerrisk
No Starch Press, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-1593272203
ISBN-10: 1593272200

ABET Outcome Coverage
The course maps to the following performance indicators for
Computer Science (CAC/ABET) and Computer Engineering (EAC/ABET):

(CAC Outcome 1) An ability to analyze a complex computing problem and
    to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to
    identify solutions.
Laboratory and homework assignments

(CAC Outcome 2) An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a
    computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements
    in the context of the program's discipline.
Final project

(EAC Outcome 1) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex
    engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science,
    and mathematics.
Laboratory and homework assignments

(EAC Outcome 2) An ability to apply engineering design to produce
    solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public
    health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social,
    environmental, and economic factors.
Final project

(EAC Outcome 6): An ability to develop and conduct appropriate
    experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering
    judgement to draw conclusions.
Laboratory and homework assignments

Labs, homework, quizzes, etc.  50% **********
Midterm exam-1                 15% ***
Project                        20% ****
Final exam                     15% ***
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Total                          100% 

Grading scale used during the semester...
    A   93%
    A-  90%
    B+  87%
    B   83%
    B-  80%
    C+  77%
    C   73%
    C-  70%
    D+  67%
    D   63%
    D-  60%
    F    0%

Other course details...


Attendance
----------
Class attendance is required.
Please be in your seat and ready when the period begins.

Attendance marks:
   Late arrival to class - 1 mark
   Unexcused absence     - 1 mark

Each attendance mark is a small deduction from your overall grade.
Deduction amount begins at 0.5%
Deduction increases slightly with each occurance.

Repeated disruptions of class due to late arrivals can cause added penalties.


Labs
----
Lab attendance is required.
Labs are hands-on assignments to be done during the class period.
Lab rules:
   1. Must not be late to lab.
   2. Must work the entire lab period, unless excused by instructor.
      If you finish a lab, ask if it's ok to leave.
   3. Your program must compile and run at the end of a lab period.
      A program that does not compile could receive a score of zero.

Lab assignments are designed to run on the classroom computers.
Use of a personal laptop requires the following...
   1. Installation of any utilities needed.
   2. Ability to enlarge your screen text for better viewing.

More lab rules:
   1. If you arrive late to lab, do not copy from another student.
   2. If you need help, be ready to enlarge your screen text
      for viewing by your instructor.

Lab programs are collected at the end of lab period.
A lab score will be given based on your work.

Lab programs do not usually turn into homework.


Homework
--------
Homework assignments will be posted on our web page.
Most homeworks are web-based quizzez with questions from lectures that
cover textbook material. Homeworks are like self-guided studies that
will prepare you for quizzes.

Occasionally, a lab program will become homework.


General requirements of programming assignments
-----------------------------------------------
Your programs will be files stored on the Odin server inside your
3600/ directory, and in the proper subdirectory.

Your 3600/ directory must be created using a script provided. The 3600/
directory is created so that your work is visible only to you and your
instructor. Do not change the permission of the directory after running
the provided script.

   Other general requirements:
	 . Your name on the top line of a program or text file
     . Correct file name
     . Correct file location

   Programming assignments:
     . No compile warnings or errors
     . Program must run
     . Program output must be neat, clean, and complete.
     . C/C++ program code must follow the K&R coding style.
     . C/C++ program code must have consistent and correct indenting.

   Text file written assignments:
     . Neatly written text
     . Correct spelling and grammar

   Each assignment will also have some specific requirements in addition to
   those listed above.


Final Exam
----------
A final exam will be given.
A date and time for the final exam will be posted.


Late Assignment Policy
----------------------
Late assignments will not be accepted and can result in a score of zero.


Individual Work Policy
----------------------
All work done in this course is individual work.
Sharing of source code is not allowed.


Semester Project
----------------
There will be a semester project in this course.
It will consist of several programs to be written that expand on program
elements you learn in lab assignments.


Classroom Behavior
------------------
 - CSUB is a smoke-free and tobacco-free campus!
   Please do not smoke, vape, chew, or spit in the classroom.

 - Please do not wear headphones in the classroom.
   If you need headphones as an accommodation, please speak with your
   instructor to make arrangements.

 - Please do not use your cellphone during class time.
   Repeated use of social media is not allowed!

 - If you arrive late, please do not walk past the instructor while a lecture
   is in progress. Do not walk in front of other students.

 - Use of an electronic recording device is not allowed.
   For example: If you want to take a picture of lecture materials on
                the big-screen, ask for permission first please.


Academic Integrity Policy
-------------------------
All work done in this course is individual work.
Please do not share your work with other students.
You may discuss assignments with other students, but sharing of source code
is not allowed. Refer to the Academic Integrity policy printed in the
campus catalog and class schedule. Violations are enforced in accordance with
the Department's policy on academic honesty.


Absence from class
------------------
A student's responsibilities include attending class.
If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to inform your instructor of
the reason for the missed class (documentation may be required) and to arrange
to make up any missed assignments, exams, quizzes, and class work,
to the extent that this is possible. Some assignments cannot be made up.

Excusable absences include, but are not limited to:
Illness, injury, death of an immediate family member, etc.
See a complete list at CSUB Catalog. Search for "University Absence Policy".

If you receive a summons for Jury Duty, immediately call the number on the
summons to reschedule your service to a time when you are not in school,
such as holiday break or summer.

Telling your instructor in advance of an absence gives you the
best chance of being excused.


No Recordings Allowed:
---------------------:
Under California Education Code Section 51512, it is illegal for any person,
including a student, to use an electronic device to record what is happening
in the classroom without the consent of the instructor.
The instructor for this course DOES NOT give consent for recording of any kind.
If a disability requires you to record a class session, then please
contact SSD so accommodations can be made.


Your instructor reserves the right to amend this syllabus during the semester.

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| AMENDMENT 9/6/2024 - Assignment Instructions Clarification            |
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| An assignment will give you some tasks to complete. There will be a   |
| list of things to do, but no list of things not to do. The list of    |
| things not to do would be infinite. Use your best judgement to        |
| complete an assignment. Ask questions during a lab.                   |
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