Module Outline
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Computer Systems 203
Computer Systems 203
Module
National Code
State Code
51560
51560
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
020199 - Computer Science, N.e.c.
Nominal Hours
68
Description
To provide a detailed study of operating system
principles.
To analyse the interactions between the resource management layers.
To teach the principles related to inter-process
communication.
principles.
To analyse the interactions between the resource management layers.
To teach the principles related to inter-process
communication.
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Evidence Guide
Examination 70% Internal
Assessment 30%
Students must pass the examination.
Where a pass is achieved in the examination, the
overall mark is the sum of the two components,
weighted as shown above.
Otherwise, the overall mark is determined by 100%
weighting for the written paper.
Examination
One two hour written paper consisting of fifteen questions relating to the
following topics:
Hardware & interrupts (15 marks)
Disk layout/scheduling (10 marks)
Information management (15 marks)
Memory management (15 marks)
Process management (10 marks)
Device & resource management (15 marks)
Concurrent processes and IPC (20 marks)
Internal Assessment
- Exercises related to deadlocks and file/ record
locking. (15 marks)
- Exercises related to inter-process
communications. (15 marks)
Assessment 30%
Students must pass the examination.
Where a pass is achieved in the examination, the
overall mark is the sum of the two components,
weighted as shown above.
Otherwise, the overall mark is determined by 100%
weighting for the written paper.
Examination
One two hour written paper consisting of fifteen questions relating to the
following topics:
Hardware & interrupts (15 marks)
Disk layout/scheduling (10 marks)
Information management (15 marks)
Memory management (15 marks)
Process management (10 marks)
Device & resource management (15 marks)
Concurrent processes and IPC (20 marks)
Internal Assessment
- Exercises related to deadlocks and file/ record
locking. (15 marks)
- Exercises related to inter-process
communications. (15 marks)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9600 | Applied Science Computing | Accredited course | |
| 9650 | Applied Science Mathematics | Accredited course |