CPT 104

The note starts from week 3.

Since we learn the module in 100% English. So I won’t be using too much Chinese in my note(Only for the concept or necessary explanation)

This is the hardest part of the whole semester. So you should be really careful with it. You have to retell everything that is highlighted blue.

Brief Introduction to the Module


This module introduces students to conducting research in the field of operating systems. It provides a broad grounding in computer science with an understanding of the structure and functionality of modern operating systems. It also explains how the principal components of computer-based systems perform their functions and how they interact with each other.

Key Module Information


Module name: Operating Systems Concepts
Module code: CPT104
Credit value: 5
Semester in which the module is taught: S2
Pre-requisites needed for the module: CPT105 or CPT111, CPT101
Programmes on which the module is shared: BSc Information and Computing Science

Delivery Schedule Lecture day, time and room:

Monday, 11,00 – 12,50, SD102, Week: 1-13

Tutorial day, time and room:

Tuesday, 16,00 – 16,50, SC169, Week: 1-13

Lab day, time and rooms:

Thursday, 9,00 – 9,50, SD546, SD554, Week: 1-13 Thursday, 10,00 – 10,50, SD546, SD554, Week: 1-13

Module Leader and Contact Details 

Name: Gabriela Mogos
Email address: Gabriela.Mogos@xjtlu.edu.cn Brief Biography: Refer to XJTLU page

Office telephone number: 88161515
Room number and office hours: SD547; Monday 13,00 – 14,00

Tuesday 15,00 – 16,00 and by appointment

Preferred means of contact: email

Lecture 1:

What is an Operating System?

An Interface