Syllabus snapshot
Unit I covers OS overview and structures. Unit II covers concurrent processes. Unit III focuses on scheduling and deadlocks. Unit IV covers memory management. Unit V covers I/O and file systems.
AKTU BCS401 · Operating System
Operating System
Course website and structured e-book covering operating system fundamentals, concurrent processes, CPU scheduling, deadlocks, memory management, I/O, disk scheduling, and file systems.
Textbook anchor
The notes are designed around the AKTU syllabus and the standard Operating System Concepts textbook by Silberschatz, Galvin and Gagne.
Learning path
Start with the unit-wise contents page, open lectures for detailed notes and examples, and use the CO-PO page for course outcome alignment and academic reference.
Course Outcomes
COs for BCS401
CO1
Understand the structure and functions of an operating system.
CO2
Explain processes, threads and scheduling algorithms.
CO3
Understand principles of concurrency and deadlocks.
CO4
Apply memory management schemes.
CO5
Analyze I/O management and file systems.
Revised NBA Framework
Program Outcomes (11 POs)
Mapped on a 0-3 scale where 0 means no direct mapping, 1 low, 2 moderate and 3 strong contribution.
PO1
Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to develop solutions for complex engineering problems.
PO2
Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review relevant literature and analyze complex engineering problems to reach substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development.
PO3
Design/Development of Solutions: Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and develop systems, components or processes that meet identified needs with due consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, culture, society and environment.
PO4
Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Conduct investigations using research-based knowledge, experiment design, modelling, data analysis and interpretation to arrive at valid conclusions.
PO5
Engineering Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering and IT tools, including modelling and prediction, while recognizing their limitations.
PO6
The Engineer and The World: Analyze and evaluate societal, environmental, economic, health, safety, legal and cultural aspects while solving complex engineering problems with reference to sustainability.
PO7
Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion while adhering to national and international laws.
PO8
Individual and Collaborative Team Work: Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse and multidisciplinary teams.
PO9
Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively within the engineering community and society through reports, design documentation and presentations, considering cultural, language and learning differences.
PO10
Project Management and Finance: Apply engineering management principles and economic decision-making to one’s own work and to team-based or multidisciplinary projects.
PO11
Life-Long Learning: Recognize the need for independent and life-long learning, adaptability to emerging technologies and critical thinking in the context of technological change.
Unit-wise access
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Unit 1
Introduction & OS Structure
9 lecture pages
Open unit →Unit 2
Concurrent Processes
9 lecture pages
Open unit →Unit 3
CPU Scheduling, Threads & Deadlocks
9 lecture pages
Open unit →Unit 4
Memory Management
9 lecture pages
Open unit →Unit 5
I/O, Disk Scheduling & File Systems
9 lecture pages
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