This course builds on principles learned in Operating Systems 1 to approach complex computer operating system topics such as networks, parallel computing, remote procedure call, concurrency, transactions, shared memory, message passing, scale, naming, and security including UNIX/Linux.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Identify and analyze the evolution of operating systems
2. Identify and describe the components of operating systems
3. Identify and analyze the basic functions of modern operating systems
4. Identify and describe the tradeoffs required in operating system design
5. Describe the major differences between operating systems such as distributed, single and client server
6. Identify and describe the security controls required for modern operating systems

Course Schedule and Topics

This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time).

Week 1: Unit 1 – Modern Operating Systems

Week 2: Unit 2 – Parallel Computing and Concurrency

Week 3: Unit 3 – Memory and File Structure

Week 4: Unit 4 – File Handling

Week 5: Unit 5 – File Processing

Week 6: Unit 6 – Command Shells and Control

Week 7: Unit 7 – Operating System Utilities

Week 8: Unit 8 – Graphical User Interfaces

Week 9: Unit 9 – Course Review and Final Exam

Learning Guide

The following is an outline of how this course will be conducted, with suggested best practices for students.

Unit 1: Modern Operating Systems

• Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal
• Take and submit the Self-Quiz

Unit 2: Parallel Computing and Concurrency

• Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal 
• Take and submit the Self-Quiz

Unit 3: Memory and File Structure

• Peer assess Unit 2 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

Unit 4: File Handling

• Peer assess Unit 3 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 5: File Processing

• Peer assess Unit 4 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 6: Command Shells and Control

• Peer assess Unit 5 Written Assignment
• Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

Unit 7: Operating System Utilities

• Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal 
• Take and submit the Self-Quiz

Unit 8: Graphical User Interfaces

• Peer assess Unit 7 Written Assignment
• Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal 
• Take and submit the Self-Quiz
• Read the Unit 9 Learning Guide carefully for instructions on the Final Exam

Unit 9: Course Review and Final Exam

• Read the Learning Guide and take the Review Quiz
• Prepare for, take, and submit the Final Exam
• The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time); exact dates, times, and other details will be provided accordingly by your instructor