OPERATING SYSTEMS II

CS445

 

SYLLABUS

 

Instructor        : Dr. Mostafa G. Mostafa

WebSite          : www.wku.edu/~mostafa.mostafa

E-mail              : mostafa.mostafa@wku.edu

Office              : TCCW Room 113B

            Phone  : (270) 745-6183

Hours  : MWF: 11:20 am to 12:20 pm, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

  Tue, Thu: by Appointment

 

Course Description:

A detailed examination of how an operating system sits on computer architecture. Students will use the privileged instruction set of a specific architecture to write their own simple operating systems programs or operating system modules. The course will cover advanced topics in Operating systems.

 

Text:

Operating System Concepts With Java, Silberschatz, 7th Edition, Wiley, ISBN 0-471-76907-X

 

Reading Assignments:

Reading assignments serve as an aid to the class lecture topics.  They will be given in class and are expected to be completed before the next class.  Announced quizzes will be given on reading assignments.

 

Attending Policy:

Attendance will be recorded during each class meeting. You will miss a lot but your grade will be affected by 5 % of final grade if you absence more than 3 classes without accepted excuse.

 

Grading Policy:

Assignments/Quizzes              25%

Mid Term Exams                    20%

Final Exam                              25%

Project (s)                                25% (15% if a graduate student)

Participation/Attendance        5%

Research Paper Review/Presentation 10% (Graduate Students Only)

 

Note: Arrangements must be made IN ADVANCE if for some valid reason you cannot take an exam at the scheduled time.

90% - 100%    A

80% - 89%      B

70% - 79%      C

60%-69%        D

<=60%            F

 

Project:


TBD

 

Graduate Students

 

Graduate students are required to present a research paper on any topic they select that is related to the course material. This is an individual activity not a group activity. Graduate students are expected to send me the selected paper by the mid term week. A selected paper presentation will be conducted on the last week of classes.  Undergraduate students are encouraged to do the same but for no credit, for them it is an optional not required. However, any exceptional work will be considered as an extra credit in some cases (undergraduate only).

           

Cheating Policy


Students are encouraged to work together and learn from each other.  However, cheating in any form on exams, or copying of homework or computer programs will not be tolerated.  Any evidence of cheating will result in a failing grade for the course.

 

General Policy:


Homework is due at the start of class on the due date. Late homework will only be accepted in extenuating circumstances.

 

Student Disability Services

In compliance with university policy, students with disabilities who require accommodations (academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids or services) for this course must contact the Office for Student Disability Services in DUC A-200 of the Student Success Center in Downing University Center.

Please DO NOT request accommodations directly from the professor or instructor without a letter of accommodation from the Office for Student Disability Services.

 

The Learning Center (TLC)

Located in the Academic Advisng and Retenion Center, DUC-A330
Should you require academic assistance with this course, or any other General Education Course, there are several places that can provide you with help. TLC tutors in most major undergraduate subjects and course levels throughout the week. To make an appointment, or to request a tutor for a specific class, call 745-6254 or stop by DUC A330.  Log on to TLC’s website at www.wku.edu/tlc to find out more. TLC hours: M-Thu. 8am-9pm, Fri. 8am-4pm, Sat.-Closed, and Sundays 4pm-9pm.