GRADUATE SCHOOL
Ph.D. In Computer Engineering
CE 513 | Course Introduction and Application Information
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Advanced Operating Systems
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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CE 513
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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7.5
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Service Course
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| Course Level |
Second Cycle
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| Course Objectives | The course covers advanced topics in computer operating systems with emphasis on the services provided by distributed operating systems. Important topics include inter-process communication, synchronization, concurrent processes, distributed file systems, distributed shared memory management, deadlock detection, protection and security. Important research papers will be discussed in the class. The course will have UNIX flavor. C knowledge is required. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | The class will cover advanced topics including synchronization, memory management, file systems, protection and security, issues in distributed operating systems, |
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| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction | Advanced Concepts In Operating Systems. Singhal&Shivaratri |
| 2 | Mutual Exclusion in Distributed Systems | Advanced Concepts In Operating Systems. Singhal&Shivaratri |
| 3 | Distributed Deadlock Detection | Advanced Concepts In Operating Systems. Singhal&Shivaratri |
| 4 | Distributed Shared Memory Systems | Advanced Concepts In Operating Systems. Singhal&Shivaratri |
| 5 | Agreement Protocols | Advanced Concepts In Operating Systems. Singhal&Shivaratri |
| 6 | Processor Allocation and Load Balancing | Advanced Concepts In Operating Systems. Singhal&Shivaratri |
| 7 | Checkpointing Algorithms | Advanced Concepts In Operating Systems. Singhal&Shivaratri |
| 8 | MIDTERM | |
| 9 | Distributed File Systems (AFS, NFS, Google File System) | “The Google file system” ACM SIGOPS Operating Systems Review Vol. 37 , Issue 5 (Dec 2003) Ghemawat et.al Vahalia “Unix Internals” Ch. 10. |
| 10 | Threads, Signals, Interprocess communication, Memory allocation in UNIX | Vahalia “Unix İnternals” portions of several chapters. |
| 11 | Extensible Kernels | Research paper |
| 12 | Virtualization and Virtual Machines | Research paper |
| 13 | Security and Protection (SELinux) | Research paper. “The Flask Security Architecture: System Support for Diverse Security Policies" . Spencer et.al |
| 14 | Multi Processor Operating Systems | Advanced Concepts In Operating Systems. Singhal&Shivaratri – Ch. 17. |
| 15 | Real-Time Operating Systems | Notes |
| 16 | - |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Instructor material. |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | “Advanced Concepts In Operating Systems”, Mukesh Singhal, Niranjan Shivaratri McGrawHill ISBN-13 978-0070575721\n“Distributed Systems Principles and Paradigms”, 2nd Edition, Andrew Tanenbaum 2007 Pearson Prentice Hall ISBN: 0-13-239227 |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
13
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5
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
3
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20
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| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
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35
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| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
4
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60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
15
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5
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75
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
3
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5
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15
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| Presentation / Jury |
0
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
1
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37
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37
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| Final Exam |
1
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50
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50
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| Total |
225
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 | Understands and applies the foundational theories of Computer Engineering in a high level. | |||||
| 2 | Possesses a great depth and breadth of knowledge about Computer Engineering including the latest developments. | |||||
| 3 | Can reach the latest information in Computer Engineering and possesses a high level of proficiency in the methods and abilities necessary to comprehend it and conduct research with it. | |||||
| 4 | Conducts a comprehensive study that introduces innovation to science and technology, develops a new scientific procedure or a technological product/process, or applies a known method in a new field. | |||||
| 5 | Independently understands, designs, implements and concludes a unique research process in addition to managing it. | |||||
| 6 | Contributes to science and technology literature by publishing the output of his/her academic studies in respectable academic outlets. | |||||
| 7 | Interprets scientific, technological, social and cultural developments and relates them to the general public with a commitment to scientific objectivity and ethical responsibility. | |||||
| 8 | Performs critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of ideas and developments in Computer Engineering. | |||||
| 9 | Performs verbal and written communications with professionals as well as broader scientific and social communities in Computer Engineering, by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio C1 General level, performs written, oral and visual communications and discussions in a high level. | |||||
| 10 | Develops strategies, policies and plans about systems and topics that Computer Engineering uses, and interprets the outcomes. | |||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest