Computer Science 414 is a introductory course on Operating Systems. We will cover the usual topics: OS structure, synchronization, memory management, networking, filesystems, and some security and distributed systems. Towards the end of the class, we will consider some more recent topics in OS research.

Here are the main administrative points of interest:

• Class is held M-F 10-11:15 in Upson 211. The course runs from 10 July 2006 to 18 August 2006
• Attendance is mandatory; you are responsible for all the material covered in lecture.
• The instructional staff consists of Tom Roeder. His office hours are from M-F 11:30-12:30 in 4112 Upson Hall, or by appointment.
• Your grade in the class will be decided as follows:
  • 6 assignments - 30%
  • 4 quizzes - 10%
  • 1 prelim (Tentatively 28 July in class) - 20%
  • 1 final (18 August in class) - 30%
  • Entirely subjective factors (e.g., class participation) - 10%
• Cornell's standards of Academic Integrity will be upheld in this course, as in every other. In particular, this means that you should never submit any work you know not to be your own. You also may not consult other students about the assignments. The penalties for violation of these standards will be severe.
• We will use CMS for assignment distrubtion and submission.