Operating systems Field of study: Computer Science
Programme code: W4-N1IN19.2024

Module name: Operating systems
Module code: W4-IN-N1-24-1-SO
Programme code: W4-N1IN19.2024
Semester: winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to provide students with theoretical knowledge related to the basic problems of operating systems. In addition, through practical laboratory classes, students acquire knowledge, skills and competencies related to the applied aspects of modern operating systems. Through practical classes, the module particularly prepares students for professional work in the field of configuration and use of operating systems of the Windows and Linux family, taking into account a number of basic system tools.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Able to work independently planning the completion of assigned tasks [K01]
 IN_K01 [3/5] IN_K04 [1/5]
Installs and configures devices, uses system mechanisms to identify and troubleshoot hardware issues [U01]
 IN_U07 [1/5] IN_U08 [5/5]
Uses Windows and Linux tools to configure and view network card settings and basic computer network parameters, identifies and solves basic network problems [U02]
 IN_U06 [1/5] IN_U09 [3/5]
Installs and configures MS Windows and Linux operating systems [U03]
 IN_U06 [1/5] IN_U09 [2/5]
Operates disk partitioning tools on Windows and Linux systems [U04]
 IN_U06 [1/5] IN_U09 [2/5]
Creates scripts using Windows and Linux commands and tools [U05]
 IN_U06 [1/5] IN_U09 [2/5]
Uses Windows and Linux permission mechanism to control access on file systems [U06]
 IN_U06 [1/5] IN_U09 [2/5]
Lists and differentiates operating system structures and describes the basic mechanisms that solve key operating system problems [W01]
 IN_W02 [1/5] IN_W04 [1/5] IN_W06 [3/5] IN_W08 [1/5]
Describes the basic solutions for communication with devices in computer systems, characterizes the solution of hardware interrupts and direct memory access, defines the concept of a controller, and describes the tasks of the input-output subsystem [W02]
 IN_W04 [1/5] IN_W06 [3/5]
Defines the terms process and thread, describes methods for solving processor time allocation scheduling problems, characterizes real-time systems, describes process synchronization problems and solutions [W03]
 IN_W04 [1/5] IN_W06 [3/5]
Characterizes the problems of operating memory management, describes the fragmentation problem and solutions based on paging and segmentation, describes the virtual memory solution based on paging [W04]
 IN_W04 [1/5] IN_W06 [3/5]
Characterizes the problems of storing information on permanent media, lists modern technologies of permanent storage media, defines the concept of a file system and describes the basic solutions used in practice [W05]
 IN_W04 [1/5] IN_W06 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Self-education [f01]  		exam K01 W01 W02 W03 W04 W05
laboratory classes [02] 20 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Self-education [f01]  		course work K01 U01 U02 U03 U04 U05 U06
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
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