CS 446: Operating Systems (Section 1001)

Fall, 2021

Course Information

Instructor Information

Instructor:   Erin Keith
Office Hours:  T 1:30pm - 3pm, W 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Office: WPEB 433
Zoom: https://unr.zoom.us/my/erinkeith
Phone: 775-784-6701
Email: ekeith@unr.edu

TA Information

TA:  Farhan Sadique
Office Hours:  R 12pm - 3pm
Zoom: https://unr.zoom.us/j/4585712346
Email: fsadique@nevada.unr.edu

Course Description

Concurrent processes, interprocess communication, processor management, virtual and real memory management, deadlock, file systems, disk management, performance issues, case studies. Practical experience with UNIX.

Course Pre/Co-requisites

Prerequisite(s): CS 105 or ENGR 100; CS 219 with a "C" or better; CS 302 with a "C" or better. Corequisite(s): ENGR 301 (for CSE majors only).

Required Texts/Course Materials

Required Technology –  WebCampus, Linux, C++

Optional Textbook – Modern Operating Systems, 3rd Edition, Andrew S. Tanenbaum

Class Procedures/Structures

Students will be required to attend all class meetings. These meeting will be scheduled from 4:00-5:15 p.m., Monday and Wednesday for the duration of the course.

Course Arrangement

The course has one component: Lecture and it is mandatory. All assignments, homework, quizzes, and exams are required.

Student Learning Outcomes

Course Requirements

Tests
There will be one midterm and a final.

Homework
Homework assignments are programming assignments that will need to be submitted before the class starts (use WebCampus to submit your homework). Tentatively, there will be five homework assignments. 

Grading Criteria, Scale, and Standards

We will not use the plus/minus grading system. Your grade will be one of A, B,  C, C-, D, or F.

A: 90% - 100%

B: 80% - 89%

C: 70% - 79%

D: 60% - 69%

F: <60%

Your final grade will be based on:

Exams are individual efforts. A severe penalty will be given for collusion or other form of academic dishonesty. The usual penalty for academic dishonesty on assignments or an exam is failure in the course.

Late Work or Make-up Exams Policies

Late programming assignments or exercises will be accepted for 3 days after the assignment is due, with a 10% per day penalty.

Course Calendar or Topics Outline

Required readings, approximate schedule of exams and due dates for graded assignments.

Course Policies

Communication Policy

• Quick questions: Discord?, 10am – 8pm, usually within 2-5 hours
• Debugging questions: email me, 10am – 6pm, within 24 hours
• Feedback and grades should be received within 1 week.

Late policy

Late programming assignments or exercises will be accepted for 3 days after the assignment is due, with a 10% per day penalty.

Plagiarism

Unless otherwise specified, all tasks are individual efforts. A severe penalty will be given for collusion or other form of academic dishonesty. The usual penalty for academic dishonesty on assignments or an exam is failure in the course.

Netiquette

The following guidelines should be followed each time you interact in the course to insure your interactions are respectful and professional:

1. In all your interactions, remember that there is a person behind the written post, who has feelings and can be hurt by what and how you interact with him or her.
2. It is easier to say something online when you do not have to look the person in the eye, so never post anything that you would not say to the person face-to-face.
3. Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life, which includes acting ethically and following rules and regulations. If you would not steal in real life, then you should not steal online by taking other people’s ideas and using them as your own.
4. Respect other people’s time and bandwidth:
5. Take time to understand the requirements of the discussion.
6. Do not waste people’s time by asking questions that are not relevant to the discussion or questions whose answers can be readily be found in the course with a little effort.
7. Refrain from disagreements that lead to personal attacks.
8. Make yourself look good online:
9. Take time to check your spelling and grammar.
10. Prepare for discussions prior to engaging in them.
11. Refrain from inappropriate language and remarks.
12. Share your knowledge by offering help to learners who have questions.
13. Help keep flame wars under control by not posting flames and not responding to flames – keep discussions professional.
14. Forgive other learners’ mistakes and be patient and compassionate of all learners in the course.

University Policies

Statement on Academic Dishonesty

"The University Academic Standards Policy defines academic dishonesty, and mandates specific sanctions for violations. See the University Academic Standards policy: UAM 6,502."

Statement of Disability Services

If you are a student who would normally seek accommodations in a traditional classroom, please contact me as soon as possible.  You may also contact the Disability Resource Center for services for online courses by emailing drc@unr.edu or calling 775-784-6000.  Academic accommodations for online courses may be different than those for seated classrooms; it is important that you contact us as soon as possible to discuss services.   The University of Nevada, Reno supports equal access for students with disabilities.  For more information, visit the Disability Resource Center.

This course may leverage 3^rd party web/multimedia content, if you experience any issues accessing this content, please notify your instructor.

Statement on Audio and Video Recording

Surreptitious or covert video-taping of class or unauthorized audio recording of class is prohibited by law and by Board of Regents policy. This class may be videotaped or audio recorded only with the written permission of the instructor. In order to accommodate students with disabilities, some students may have been given permission to record class lectures and discussions. Therefore, students should understand that their comments during class may be recorded.

Statement on Maintaining a Safe Learning and Work Environment

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a safe learning and work environment for all. If you believe you have experienced discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic/dating violence, or stalking, whether on or off campus, or need information related to immigration concerns, please contact the University's Equal Opportunity & Title IX office at 775-784-1547. Resources and interim measures are available to assist you. For more information, please visit the Equal Opportunity and Title IX page.