This unit introduces students to the fundamentals of computer systems and the computing environment, using Linux as a case study of a modern operating system. Topics covered include: CPU, memory, storage devices, peripheral hardware, networking fundamentals, operating systems fundamentals, practical Linux considerations including Desktop and Enterprise applications, file systems, shell scripting, client/server applications and system administration.
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
See also Unit timetable information
FIT9018, FIT5134
Andy Cheng
Consultation hours: TBA
Andy Cheng
Tim Ho
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Based on previous student feedback this unit is very well structured and no major changes are required. The student’s response was satisfactory. Hence no major change is made from last semester offering. Last semester we had to re-order some lectures and lab tasks to accommodate some labs that were scheduled before the lecture. Hence this semester all the lectures and lab sessions are in sync.
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| Week | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Note: The order of lectures may change - changes will be communicated to you via the unit website | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 |
| 1 | Hardware I: Introduction to Digital Computers | Important : Labs start in week 1. Please note that all lab sessions contain assessable tasks, and students are expected to attend them. |
| 2 | Operating Systems I: Introduction to Operating Systems | This lecture is essential for the lab tasks. |
| 3 | Operating Systems II: File Management | This lecture is essential for the lab tasks. |
| 4 | Operating Systems II: File Management Continued | This lecture is essential for the lab tasks. |
| 5 | Operating Systems III: Memory Management - Virtual Memory | |
| 6 | Operating Systems IV: Process Management Concepts | |
| 7 | Operating Systems VI: More Unix Shell Basics | This lecture is essential for the lab tasks. |
| 8 | Operating Systems VII: Unix Shell Scripting | This lecture is essential for the lab tasks. |
| 9 | Operating Systems VII: Unix Shell Scripting Continued | This lecture is essential for the lab tasks. |
| 10 | Operating Systems V: Process Management - Deadlocks and IPC | |
| 11 | Hardware II: CPU, Memory and System Performance | |
| 12 | Review and Discussion | |
| SWOT VAC | No formal assessment is undertaken during SWOT VAC | |
| Examination period | LINK to Assessment Policy: http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/ academic/education/assessment/ assessment-in-coursework-policy.html |
*Unit Schedule details will be maintained and communicated to you via your learning system.
Examination (2 hours): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lab Tasks | 40% | Submission on Weekly basis in every lab sessions |
| Examination 1 | 60% | To be advised |
Faculty Policy - Unit Assessment Hurdles (http://intranet.monash.edu.au/infotech/resources/staff/edgov/policies/assessment-examinations/assessment-hurdles.html)
Academic Integrity - Please see resources and tutorials at http://www.monash.edu/library/skills/resources/tutorials/academic-integrity/
Students are expected to attend all lab sessions (see description below for more details).
This assessment will test all the learning outcomes in the form of individuals lab/practical tasks. The tasks are assessed during each lab, students will be required to perform (individual) practical tasks. The 40% of the assessment marks will be evenly spread over the semester's twelve weeks of labs assessments. These tasks will be assessed by the tutor based on the following criteria:
Monash Library Unit Reading List (if applicable to the unit)
http://readinglists.lib.monash.edu/index.html
Types of feedback you can expect to receive in this unit are:
Submission must be made by the due date otherwise penalties will be enforced.
You must negotiate any extensions formally with your campus unit leader via the in-semester special consideration process: http://www.monash.edu.au/exams/special-consideration.html
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