TCSS 422: Operating Systems
TCSS 422: Operating Systems |
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Textbook Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau, Andrea Arpaci-Dusseau Operating Systems - Three Easy Pieces, Version 1.00+ Publisher - Lulu Press, 2018. Optional Thomas Anderson, Michael Dahlin Operating Systems: Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition Publisher: Recursive Books, 2014. |
Instructor: Wes J. Lloyd Office: Cherry Parkes 229, Online via Zoom Office Hours: Tue 4-4:30p CP229, Thur 4:15-4:45p, or by appointment E-mail: wlloyd <@> uw.edu |
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Course Information Operating systems provide an interface between user programs and the underlying hardware providing a means to share the resources of the system across one or more concurrently running programs. Operating systems are used on modern platforms today ranging from supercomputers, to embedded systems, to cellphones, desktops, and more. This course will describe and explore the fundamental architectural and algorithm concepts involved in the design and implementation of modern operating systems. We will draw on core concepts and ideas from prior classes including data structures, algorithms, and computer architecture. This course will introduce key tradeoffs made in operating system design. We will introduce the OS and focus on the following core design principles: processes, inter-process communication, concurrent programming, CPU scheduling, memory management, file systems, device management, and discuss implications of recent multi-core and emerging architectures. Learning Objectives A primary objective for this course is learning how to think about complex systems and their dynamics. We will consider how systems are represented and reason about their behavior to support critical thinking about the tradeoff spaces involved in operating system design decisions. The primary objectives of TCSS 422 is to communicate a diverse array of topics and design tradeoffs which underlie modern Operating Systems. This course will cover a broad range of topics including: School of Engineering and Techolnogy Support Please maintain communication with the School of Engineering and Technology advisors regarding your studies and notify them of any personal or learning struggles. It's important to reach out early: https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/set/academic-advising School of Engineering and Technology Labs Key cards for access to the SET general development labs (DOU 110, SCI 106/108) are available at the Campus Safety Office (DOU 180) on the first day of the quarter. If you registered late, it can take two or more business days after you register before your key card is ready. Additional information about the computer labs can be found at: https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/set/technology-labs Religious Accommodations Washington state law requires that UW develop a policy for accommodation of student absences or significant hardship due to reasons of faith or conscience, or for organized religious activities. The UW's policy, including more information about how to request an accommodation, is available at Religious Accommodations Policy (https://registrar.washington.edu/staffandfaculty/religious-accommodations-policy/). Accommodations must be requested within the first two weeks of this course using the Religious Accommodations Request Form (https://registrar.washington.edu/students/religious-accommodations-request/). UWT Campus Information, Resources, Policies, and Expectations For inclement weather, academic honesty, email policy, disability support services, and much much more please refer to the University of Washington - Tacoma's E-Syllabus which provides detailed information on Policies and Expectations, Academic Support, and Self & Family Resources available online here:UWT E-SYLLABUS COVID-19 Face Coverings Masks are required to be worn inside all UWT buildings, including classrooms and labs. Please make sure you have a mask in class and that you wear it properly and continuously. Face coverings guidance can be found at: https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/uwt/sites/default/files/2021-09/fgfacecoveringt21.pdf Building Access Buildings will be open during your class hours, and certain entrances can be accessed with your Husky Card. Please find more information at: https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/uwt/fa/safety/building-access Eating & Drinking Eating or drinking in class is not allowed. There will be a ten-minute break half way through the class to enable eating & drinking outside the classroom and away from others. Coronavirus Related Student Resources For up to date resources related to support during these times see: Resources for students during the Coronavirus pandemic | Office of the Chancellor | University of Washington Tacoma (uw.edu) |