CSE 306 Operating Systems

Spring 2024

Course Description (Syllabus)
Students are introduced to the structure of modern operating systems. Topics include virtual memory, resource allocation strategies, concurrency, and protection. The design and implementation of a simple operating system are performed.

Instructor
YoungMin Kwon (youngmin.kwon at sunykorea dot ac dot kr)
Office: B420
Office hours: TuW 3:30pm ~ 4:30pm

Class hours: TuTh 12:30pm ~ 1:50pm
Class room: B204

Text books and References

Main textbook:"Operating Systems Internals and Design Principles", by William Stalling, 9th Edition, Pearson, ISBN:978-0-13-467095-9.
Optional textbook 1:"Linux Kernel Development", by Robert Love, 3rd Edition, Addison Wesley, ISBN:978-0-672-32946-3.
Optional textbook 2:"Understanding the Linux Kernel", by Daniel P. Bovet and Marco Cesati, 3rd Edition, O'Reilly, ISBN:978-0-596-00565-8.

Grading

Midterm exam 1: 15%
Midterm exam 2: 15% (might be replaced by a project)
Final exam 20%
Programming assignments: 45%
Attendance: 5% (missing more than 20% of the class will fail the course)

Major Topics Covered in the Course

Computer architecture
Memory management
I/O subsystem
Resource allocation strategies
Concurrency
Threads and processes
CPU Scheduling

Course Outcomes

Understanding of fundamental concepts underlying modern operating systems, including virtual memory and multiprogramming.
Working knowledge of the components of operating systems, including file systems, the I/O subsystem, and the CPU scheduler.
An ability to design and implement simplified versions of the main modules of operating systems.

Lecture Slides

Academic Integrity
Students should pursue their academic goals in an honest way that does not put you at an unfair advantage over other students. You are responsible for all work you submitted and representing other's work as yours is always wrong. Faculty is required to report any suspected instance of academic dishonesty to the school. Regarding your homework, you are encouraged to discuss it with others, but you should write your own code. For more information please refer to Academic integrity

Students with Disabilities
If you have a physical, psychological, medical or learning disability that may impact your course work, please let the instructor know. Reasonable accommodation will be provided if necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation are confidential.

Critical Incident Management
The University expects students to respect the rights, privileges, and property of other people. Faculty are required to report to the Office of Judicial Affairs any disruptive behavior that interrupts their ability to teach, compromises the safety of the learning environment, or inhibits students' ability to learn.