Operating Systems

    Unit code: VIT1202 | Study level: Undergraduate
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    AVENU India
    Footscray Nicholson
    Online Real Time
    VU Brisbane
    VU Sydney
    N/A
    Overview
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    Overview

    This unit introduces students to modern computer operating systems, their major components and roles. Students will use the command line to install and maintain Linux operating system; configure basic networking and web-related services.

    Content includes: Operating System (OS) concepts, OS architectures; memory management, devices and device drivers; file systems, security; basic scripting.

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. Understand the basic OS architectures, and describe OS components for processes, devices, files and memory management;
    2. Research and report information on operating system types. Cite the history and identify social impacts of different operating systems, including mobile OS;
    3. Administrate and secure a Linux OS using CLI commands; and
    4. Implement infrastructure services on a Network Operating System; and
    5. Create basic Linux shell scripts.

    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Laboratory Work
    |
    Grade: 20%
    5 x Lab Tasks
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 40%
    2 x Tests
    Assessment type: Report
    |
    Grade: 10%
    Research Assignment
    Assessment type: Assignment
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Practical Assignment

    Other locations

    For students studying at AVENU India
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 20%
    Test
    Assessment type: Assignment
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Report
    Assessment type: Case Study
    |
    Grade: 50%
    Practical Tasks
    For students studying at VU Sydney
    Assessment type: Laboratory Work
    |
    Grade: 20%
    5 x Lab Tasks
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 40%
    2 x Tests
    Assessment type: Report
    |
    Grade: 10%
    Research Assignment
    Assessment type: Assignment
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Practical Assignment

    Required reading

    A comprehensive set of Unit Notes in electronic format will be available through VU Collaborate.

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