CSE 7343/5343, Spring 2003

Operating Systems and System Software

Prof. Jeff Tian, CSE/SoE/SMU, Dallas, TX 75275
Phone: (214)768-2861; Fax: (214)768-3085
E-mail: tian@engr.smu.edu; Webpage: http://www.engr.smu.edu/~tian/class/7343.03s

General Description: Course Objectives

This course focuses on the basic concepts and theoretical foundations of modern operating systems. The main topics include process management, storage management, and introduction to some advanced topics such as issues with distributed systems, protection and security. Design and implementation considerations, as well as case studies will also be discussed.
See also list of topics and tentative schedule online.

Textbook

Operating System Concepts, 6th Edition, by Silberschatz, Galvin and Gagne, John Wiley & Sons, 2003.
ISBN 0-471-25060-0.
Book homepage.

Workload and Grading

Homework
Project
Exam #1
Exam #2
Final Exam

15%
25%
15%
15%
30%

Graduate students enrolled in CSE 7343 will be required to write a short research paper about advanced topics or case studies in OS. (Undergraduate students enrolled in CSE 5343 are not required to do this.)

Issues about Course Work, Grading, etc.

Your own work: Your solutions to homework/project assignments must be your own individual work, although general discussions about the problems and approaches are allowed. It is an honor code violation to present as your own material that is not yours.
Exams: See exam information.
Due dates: All the due dates for homework/project/etc. are for in-class and TAGER students. We have a standard 11-day grace period for video students to turn in their work (post-mark by the dates 11 days from corresponding due dates for in-class students).
Late homework/project assignments: If you need to make alternative arrangements for turning-in material or taking exams because of tape delays/health reasons/etc., you must contact the instructor ahead of time and get an extension, unless it is an emergency. In the latter case, a doctors' note or a similar documentation must be provided.
(Otherwise you'll receive 0 for the specific item.)
SMU policy for Disability Accommodations:
If you need academic accommodations for a disability, you must first contact Ms. Rebecca Marin, Coordinator, Services for Students with Disabilities (214-768-4563), to verify the disability and to establish eligibility for accommodations. Then you should schedule an appointment with the professor to make appropriate arrangements.