Computing & Software Systems 430

Operating Systems

Autumn 2017

Syllabus



Description


This course introduces the logical design of operating systems. Topics covered include processes, threads, CPU scheduling, synchronization, deadlocks, memory management, virtual memory, file systems, I/O systems, protection, and security used in the popular desktop and server operating systems. A focus is made on the Unix operating system. The course utilizes Java in programming examples and as a basis for design.



Details

Instructor: Prof. Dimpsey, dimpsey@uw.edu

Office Hours: Tuesday 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Thursday 1:00 – 2:00 pm UW1-271G

Course Website: http://courses.washington.edu/css430

Canvas will be utilized for most course communication

Lectures: TTh 5:45 – 7:45 pm, UW2 131



Textbooks


Book Utilized in Class


Operating System Concepts with JAVA, 9th edition, Abraham Silberschatz, Peter Galvin, and Greg Gagne, Addison-Wesley, 2013.


It is also recommended that you obtain a good Java book if you are not familiar with Java.

Recommended Java Books


Absolute Java, 4th Edition, Walter Savitch, Addison-Wesley, 2009.

Java How to Program, Deitel & Deitel, 9th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2011.

Java for Programmers, Deitel & Deitel, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, 2011



Video Option

Java Fundamentals I and II, by Deitel & Associates, Inc


Optional References

Understanding the Linux Kernel, Daniel P. Bovet and Marco Cesati, O'Reilly, 2000

The Design of the Unix Operating Sytem, Marice J. Bach, Prentice Hall, 1987

Advanced Programming in the Unix Environment, 2nd Ed, W. Richard Stevens, Addison Wesley, 2005

Java Threads, 3rd Edition, Scott Oaks and Henry Wong, O'Reilly, 2004


Grades


This course is not graded on a curve. That is, there is not a pre-defined percentage of the class to be assigned to different grade ranges (e.g., x% 4.0, y% 3.5, etc). It is feasible (although unlikely) that all students can receive the highest grade.


It is not possible to pre-determine what scores on the exams and tests correspond to what grade ranges. This will be done an exam by exam basis and communicated clearly to the student.


Grades consist of three major components as shown by the percentages in the table below and will be determined as objectively as possible. There will not be a subjective component based on class participation.


There will be two exams in the quarter, a mid-term and final. Assignments will consist mainly of programming problems but there will also be written homework as well. In all there will be four programs written as well as a final programming assignment.


At any time I will be happy to consult with you on how you are doing in the class relative to grade ranges.


Course Work

Percentage of Grade

Exams: Midterm, Final

50%

Homework Assignments

10%

Programming Assignments

40%

Total

100%



Homework and Programming Submissions


Any Assignments are to be submitted electronically to Canvas. Late submissions will either not be accepted or penalized unless there has been previous agreement due to extenuating circumstances


Details of programming assignments can be found here: http://courses.washington.edu/css430/prog/dimpsey/assignment.html





Canvas


We will use Canvas to track grades, electronically submit projects and for general communication and announcements.


Class Attendance


Class attendance is not mandatory and there is not a grade based upon attendance or participation. However, I strongly encourage you to come to class as there is generally a direct correlation between attendance and performance (aka, grade). Also, exams will be given during class. Finally, you will be held responsible for all material covered in class, regardless of its presence (or lack thereof) in the textbook or Web Site.



For Our Veterans

If you are a student who has served in our nation’s military forces, thank you for your service. I hope that you feel comfortable enough to confidentially self-identify yourself to me so I can help you make a successful transition from the military to higher education.



Access and Accommodations

Your experience in this class is important to me. If you have already established accommodations with Disability Resources for Students (DRS), please communicate your approved accommodations to me at your earliest convenience so we can discuss your needs in this course.

If you have not yet established services through DRS, but have a temporary health condition or permanent disability that requires accommodations (conditions include but not limited to; mental health, attention-related, learning, vision, hearing, physical or health impacts), you are welcome to contact DRS at 425-352-5307 or uwbdrs@uw.edu. DRS offers resources and coordinates reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities and/or temporary health conditions. Reasonable accommodations are established through an interactive process between you, your instructor(s), and DRS. It is the policy and practice of the University of Washington to create inclusive and accessible learning environments consistent with federal and state law.



Honor Code

Work is to be done independently unless directed otherwise; collaboration of work is not acceptable.

You may discuss the problem statement with each other and help debug, but any actual work to be turned in, must be done without collaboration. In other words, all designing and coding is to be done independently. This class is run by the honor code. By taking this class, you agree that you will not collaborate inappropriately on any work.




Academic Conduct

Work you submit must be the product of your own efforts. Plagiarism is one of the most common violations of academic integrity. Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty, including dishonesty involving computer technology, are prohibited. You are responsible for knowing what constitutes a violation of the University of Washington Student Code. You will be held responsible for any such violations whether they were intentional or unintentional.

I care about cheating and will refer instances of suspected cheating to the academic affairs office who will determine whether academic misconduct has occurred.

Here are actions which I deem to be academic misconduct:



See http://www.uwb.edu/studentservices/academicconduct . The library also has an extremely useful website with resources at http://libguides.uwb.edu/ai



UWB Alerts

Sign up for UWB Alerts, to be made aware of possible school closures. For more information on the alert process, see http://www.uwb.edu/alert. If school is closed and class cancelled, I will notify the class with arrangements to handle coursework for any missed classes.

Class Schedule



Date

Topics

Reading

Programming

Assignment

9/28

Introduction

Chapter 1


10/3

OS Structures

Chapter 2

Program 1 assigned

10/5

Processes I

Chapter 3


10/10

Processes II



10/12

Threads

Chapter 4

Program 2 assigned

10/17

CPU Scheduling I

Chapter 6


10/19

CPU Scheduling II



10/24

Process Synchronization I

Chapter 5

Program 3 assigned

10/26

Process Synchronization II



10/31

Catch-up Midterm Prep



11/2

Midterm Exam



11/7

Main Memory I

Chapter 8

Program 4 assigned

11/9

Main Memory II



11/14

Virtual Memory I

Chapter 9


11/16

Virtual Memory II



11/21

File System Interface

Chapter 11

Final Project Assigned

11/23




11/28

File System Implementation

Chapter 12


11/30

Deadlock

Chapter 7


12/5

Protection System

Chapter 14


12/7

Catch-up Final Prep



12/14

Final Exam