DOMINICAN COLLEGE OF SANTA ROSA

San Lorenzo South, Balibago, Santa Rosa City Laguna

Professor: Lucita Cabral Gamboa, MIT

Day: Friday
E- Learning Syllabus in Platform Technology
Course Code: Prerequisites: (IT02 – PI1, IT03 – PI2, IT04 – PI2, IT05 – PI3, IT06 – PI3)
OUTCOMES – After successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

CO1. Compare and contrast different design considerations for major OS components;

CO3. Analyze techniques used in memory management, I/O management, and file management; and

CO4. Compare the implementation strategies used by major operating systems.

VISION Students will have the ability to design, upload websites thru FTP server.

MISSION As a Filipino School- to contribute to the preservation and enrichment of our cultural heritage, traditions, and values
amidst the merging global society.

As a Catholic School – to nurture our Christ- like attitude and devotion to the mother of god as we promote peace,
work for justice, offer reconciliation and preserve god's creation..

As A Dominican School – to bring the TRUTH wherever we may be, and profess to live the DOMINICAN spirit of
STUDY, and SHARE with others the fruits of our labor.

II. Subject Title: Platform Technology

 III. Description of the Course
This course provides an introduction to the concepts, theories, and components that serve as the bases for the design of classical
and modern operating systems. Topics include process and memory management, process synchronization and deadlocks.

TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES ASSESSMENT TASK

WEEK OBJECTIVES CONTENT/TOPICS SYNCHRONOUS ASYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITY
NO.
ACTIVITY FACULTY TASK STUDENT’S TASK
To apply the vision NONE
and mission of Lecture/Discussion - Understand the
Wk.1- Operating Systems - Online lecture and - Upload Module course objectives
DCSR Overview OS
Wk.2 discussion (Zoom PPT materials at
Definitions
Module1 Summarize the key OS Objectives and Functions Meeting/Google Class Google Room Assignment
& functions of an OS Dynamics of OS Meet) - Upload reading - Attend to assigned - Submission of
(CO1) OS Design Considerations materials and video reading materials for activity
Module Identify the UNIX OS
significance of - PowerPoint clip Module Assignment.
2 LINUX OS
improving Microsoft Windows
Presentation - Provide website - Prepare for Submission Date:
OS over time (CO1) -Video Clip links for reading Assignment Quiz
Propose solutions to materials at Google
design issues Class Submission of
(CO4)
Describe the essential Activity[classroom
elements of ]
major operating
systems (CO4)
 TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
ASSESSMENT
OBJECTIVES TOPICS ASYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITY
SYNCHRONOUS TASK
ACTIVITY
FACULTY TASK STUDENT’S TASK
- Determine the Processes
relationship between Introduction -
processes and process Process State Models - Upload Module PPT Submission
Process Description
- Online lecture and (Refer to handout
control blocks Date: Quiz
Process Control discussion (Zoom materials/PDF at Class references)
(CO2)
Compare the state Meeting) Google Drive - Watch pre-recorded
Wk.3&4 transitions that - PowerPoint - Upload pre-recorded video lecture Submission of
Module3 processes undergo Presentation video lecture at GC - Prepare for Activity[classro
,4 (CO2)
Assignment om]
List and describe the
purpose of data - Prepare for Quiz
structures to manage
processes (CO1)

Wk.5 Preliminary Examination

Threads
Processes and Threads (Refer to handout
Types of Threads - Upload Module Submission
Multicore and
- Online lecture and references)
discussion (Zoom PPT/PDF materials at - Date: Quiz
Multithreading
Meeting) Class Google Drive
- PowerPoint - Upload reading - Prepare for Quiz
Presentation materials
Wk. 6, 7
 TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
ASSESSMENT
OBJECTIVES TOPICS ASYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITY
SYNCHRONOUS TASK
ACTIVITY
FACULTY TASK STUDENT’S TASK
Distinguish process from Concurrency
a thread (CO2) Principles of Concurrency Assignment
Identify the basic design Principles of Deadlock - Upload Module PPT - Submission of
issues for threads (CO2) Deadlock Prevention,
- Online lecture and (Refer to handout
Differentiate the types Avoidance, and discussion (Zoom materials/PDF at Class references) activities output
of threads (CO2) Detection Meeting) Google Drive Submission
Wk.8, 9, Describe the thread Mutual Exclusion - PowerPoint - Upload pre-recorded - Prepare for Date: Quiz
10 management facilities in Presentation video lecture at GC Assignment
major operating systems
-Video Clip
(CO3)

Wk. 11, Differentiate the types Scheduling - Online lecture and - Upload Module PPT (Refer to handout Submission
12,13 of processor Scheduling Types of Processor discussion (Zoom materials/PDF at Class references) Date: Quiz
(CO3) Assess the Scheduling
performance of different Scheduling Algorithms
Meeting) Google Drive
scheduling policies (CO3) Multiprocessor and - PowerPoint - Upload pre-recorded - Prepare for
PROJECT
Identify the scheduling Multicore Presentation video lecture at GC Assignment
technique used in Scheduling
operating systems (CO3) Real-Time Scheduling

Wk. 14 Midterm Examination

Wk. 15, Analyze the erformance RAID - Online lecture and - Upload Module PPT (Refer to handout Submission
16.17 implications of various discussion (Zoom materials/PDF at Class references) Date: Quiz
I/O buffering
alternatives and disk
Meeting)- PowerPoint Google Drive
cache (CO3) Presentation - Prepare for
Compare the various Assignment
levels in RAID (CO3)
 TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
ASSESSMENT
OBJECTIVES TOPICS ASYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITY
SYNCHRONOUS TASK
ACTIVITY
FACULTY TASK STUDENT’S TASK
Wk. Describe the basic File Management (Refer to handout
18,19 concepts of files and Overview references)
file systems (CO1) File Organization and
Identify the principle Access
techniques for file Techniques - Prepare for
organization and File Directories Assignment
access (CO3) File Sharing - Prepare for Quiz
Determine the
requirements for file
sharing (CO3)

Wk. 20 Final Examination TASK Performance Culminating

Other Requirements and Assessments:

In order to get class participation grades students are required to participate in your virtual class and do the activities in your classroom portal. To share your
understanding you can give your suggestions, questions and comments in your chat room so you can also participate in the virtual discussion from your
questions that help improve everyone’s understanding.
Assignments will be given after the virtual class session the submission is also indicated on the message given in your chat room.
Quizzes will be schedule and be given on the link in the chat room or in yours google class room.
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1 Rubric and specifications will be provided at a later time; due dates are still subject to change.
Virtual Classroom Policies:
Proper Attire. All students are encouraged to wear proper decent attire during Zoom video conferencing or a school uniform.
Academic Dishonesty. Any form of academic dishonesty (i.e., cheating in the quiz, examinations among others) shall be subject to University Policies.
Academic Faculty-Student Consultation. Teacher–Student academic consultation shall have observed the official schedule set by the Adviser.
Flaming Messages shall be treated vulgar and the faculty member shall call the attention of the student.
1. Students are required to keep a copy of their assignment for validation purposes, if and when necessary.
2. Students are required to use and maintain an updated virus protection software.
3. Students are encouraged to provide themselves with appropriate learning space that is free from any obstruction
(background and noise) during synchronous learning sessions. Video background should be set private and exclusive
for learning.
4. Students are expected to participate and cooperate in all activities.
5. Students are expected to follow all copyright laws.
6. Students shall not post inappropriate content or concealing internet activity.

Policy on Absences:
Attendance will be given thru link to be fill up by the student during the virtual class.
Attendance (i.e., ABSENCES/LATE/TARDINESS). Any student who will fail to attend his/her class shall submit thru my e-mail cabrallucita@gmail.com an
excused letter written indicating reason/s for being absent or failure to attend the class. In case of medical reason, a medical certificate plus the excused
letter must be submitted to the Class Adviser on the next class meeting. Failure to submit the required excused letter and/or medical certificate will officially
consider absent.
Make up Class/Reporting shall be considered due cancellation of classes (i.e., DCSR Administration or from government declaration due to typhoon, special
holiday and the like.

TEXTBOOKS:
1. Stallings, W. (2015). Operating systems: internals and design principles, 8th edition. USA: Pearson Education, Inc.
2. Tanenbaum, A. and Bos, H. (2015). Modern operating systems. USA: Pearson Education, Inc.
3. McHoes, A. and Flynn, I. (2014). Understanding operating systems, 7th edition. USA: Cengage Learning.

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