cs 3750 schedule

WARNING: All future events in this schedule are subject to being changed.

I will make additions and changes as the semester progresses. Keep checking the class web space to see the latest version.

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(Latest Revision -- 2017/05/11)
[2017/05/11: Moved back Date for Quiz on Chapter #12.]
[2017/05/04: Moved back Date for Quiz on Chapter #11.]
[2017/04/15: Changed Due Date for Final Version of Prog #1]
[2017/03/31: Changed Due Dates for Prog #1]
[2017/02/25: Added fleur-de-lis]
[2017/02/20: moved back Quiz 3]
[2016/12/29: Initial work]

WORK SCHEDULE FOR CS 3750 -- Spring 2017

You will find weekly reading assignments here that set a pace that will keep you on track to complete all the required reading by the end of the semester. The pace will most likely move the readings ahead of the mainstream of what I am covering in lecture. In class we will devote some time to discussion of what you are currently reading, but we may have to spend time on other things too. You should check here each week to see what will be covered in the lecture material, and you should review that material to prepare for the lecture.

I will synchronize homework assignments with lecture and quizzes. In class or office hours, feel free to ask questions related to the current homework.

Before you read a chapter in the book, first read the assigned homework problems for that chapter. As you read the chapter, gather the maximal amount of relevant information to use in your answers to the problems.

Program Dates:

PROGRAM #1 DUE:
Title: Star Formation
🌷 Pseudo-Code Due Date: Monday, April 10
🌷 Final Due Date: Monday, April 17
PROGRAM #2 DUE:
Title: TBA
🌷 Due Date: TBA

WEEK #1: Th-F, Jan 26 - Jan 27

🌷 First day of class is Thursday, January 26.

Reading Assignment:
- Silberschatz: Chapter #01 (Introduction)
Lecture Topics:
- Chapter #01 of Siberschatz
Assignment: Read the directions for homework submissions. Homework due dates are found in this schedule (the document you are now reading).

Your first homework assignment is the Chapter #01 Problem. You will find it in the homework file. Scroll down past the directions to see the chapter-by-chapter assignments. The first homework is due Thursday, February 2, at the time class begins. Look at the problem and think about how to answer it as you read the chapter.

Hint: Always do that ... always read the corresponding homework problems/questions before you start a section of assigned reading.
You can print copies of the document you are reading now (the course schedule) and the course description located here. Please carefully read the course description this week.

If you need a computer account, or help with your username or password, send me an e-mail. Use the subject line "CS 3750 Account Request" and include your name and your student ID number in your message.
Try doing a "Hello World" tutorial on one of the Mac computers in the Computer Science Lab. Ask me for help next week if you have any problems.

WEEK #2: Jan 30 - Feb 03

🌷 Thursday, Feb 02 - We go over solutions to the Chapter #01 Homework Problem.
Reading Assignment:
- Silberschatz: Chapter #02 (Operating System Structures)
Lecture Topics:
- Chapter #02 of Silberschatz
Homework Assignment:
- The two chapter #02 problems
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WEEK #3: Feb 06 - Feb 10

QUIZ: MONDAY, Feb 06
- There will be some questions about Chapter #01.
- Bring a Scantron 815-E form, a #2 pencil, and an eraser with you. The 815-E forms are short forms with room for 15 answers, and they are sold in the University bookstore.
🌷 Thursday, Feb 09 - We go over solutions to the Chapter #02 Homework Problems.
Reading Assignment:
- Silberschatz: chapter #03 (Processes)
Lecture Topics:
- Chapter #03 of Silberschatz (Processes)
Homework Assignment:
- The chapter #03 problem

WEEK #4: Feb 13 - Feb 17

QUIZ: MONDAY, Feb 13
- There will be some questions about Chapter #02.
- Bring a Scantron 815-E form, a #2 pencil, and an eraser with you. The 815-E forms are short forms with room for 15 answers, and they are sold in the University bookstore.
🌷 Thursday, Feb 16 - We go over solutions to the Chapter #03 Homework Problems.
Reading Assignment:
- Silberschatz: chapter #04 (Threads), first half of chapter #05 (Process Synchronization)
Lecture Topics:
- Chapter #03 of Silberschatz (Processes)
- Chapter #04 of Silberschatz (Threads)
Homework Assignment:
- The chapter #04 problem

WEEK #5: Feb 20 - Feb 24

QUIZ:
~~MONDAY, Feb 20~~
WEDNESDAY, Feb 22 (ran out of time on Monday)
- There will be some questions about Chapter #03.
- Bring a Scantron 815-E form, a #2 pencil, and an eraser with you. The 815-E forms are short forms with room for 15 answers, and they are sold in the University bookstore.
🌷 Thursday, Feb 23 - We go over solutions to the Chapter #04 Homework Problem.
Reading Assignment:
- Silberschatz: second half of chapter #05 (Process Synchronization), first half of chapter #06 (CPU Scheduling)
Lecture Topics:

WEEK #6: Feb 27 - Mar 03

QUIZ: MONDAY, Feb 27
- There will be some questions about Chapter #04.
- Bring a Scantron 815-E form, a #2 pencil, and an eraser with you. The 815-E forms are short forms with room for 15 answers, and they are sold in the University bookstore.
Reading Assignment:
- Silberschatz: second half of chapter #06 (CPU Scheduling), first half of chapter #07 (Deadlocks)
Lecture Topics:
- Chapter #05 - Process Synchronization
Homework Assignment:
- The chapter #05 problems
February 28 (Mardi Gras): ⚜

WEEK #7: Mar 06 - Mar 10

🌷 Thursday, Mar 09 - We go over solutions to the Chapter #05 Homework Problems.
Reading Assignment:
- Silberschatz: second half of chapter #07 (Deadlocks), first half of chapter #08 (Memory Management)
Lecture Topics:
Homework Assignment:
- The chapter #06 problem

WEEK #8: Mar 13 - Mar 17

QUIZ: MONDAY, Mar 13
- There will be some questions about Chapter #05.
- Bring a Scantron 815-E form, a #2 pencil, and an eraser with you. The 815-E forms are short forms with room for 15 answers, and they are sold in the University bookstore.
🌷 Thursday, Mar 16 - We go over solutions to the Chapter #06 Homework Problem.
Reading Assignment:
- Silberschatz: second half of chapter #08 (Memory Management), first half of chapter #09 (Virtual Memory)
Lecture Topics:
Homework Assignment:
- The chapter #07 problems
March 17: ☘
March 20: 春

SPRING BREAK: Mar 18 - Mar 26

WEEK #9: M-Th, Mar 27 - Mar 30

No Class Friday, March 31, 2017 - Cesar Chavez Day
QUIZ: WEDNESDAY, Mar 29
- There will be some questions about Chapter #06.
- Bring a Scantron 815-E form, a #2 pencil, and an eraser with you. The 815-E forms are short forms with room for 15 answers, and they are sold in the University bookstore.
Reading Assignment:
- Silberschatz: second half of chapter #09 (Virtual Memory), first half of chapter #10 (Mass Storage Structure)
Lecture Topics:
Homework Assignment:
- The chapter #07 problems

WEEK #10: Apr 03 - Apr 07

🌷 Thursday, Apr 06 - We go over solutions to the Chapter #07 Homework Problem.
🌷 DUE THURSDAY, Apr 06 - Pseudo-Code for Program #1
E-mail no later than 11:59 p.m. Thursday.
Reading Assignment:
- Silberschatz: second half of chapter #10 (Mass Storage Structure), first half of chapter #11 (File-System Interface)
Lecture Topics:
Homework Assignment:
- The chapter #8 problem(s)

WEEK #11: Apr 10 - Apr 14

QUIZ: MONDAY, Apr 10
- There will be some questions about Chapter #07
- Bring a Scantron 815-E form, a #2 pencil, and an eraser with you. The 815-E forms are short forms with room for 15 answers, and they are sold in the University bookstore.
🌷 DUE MONDAY, Apr 10 - Pseudo-Code for Program #1
E-mail no later than 11:59 p.m. Monday.
🌷 Thursday, Apr 13 - We go over solutions to the Chapter #08 Homework Problems.
🌷 DUE THURSDAY, Apr 13 - Final version of Program #1
E-mail no later than 11:59 p.m. Thursday.
Reading Assignment:
- Silberschatz: second half of chapter #11 (File-System Interface), first half of chapter #12 (File-System Implementation)
Lecture Topics:
Homework Assignment:
- The chapter #9 problems

WEEK #12: Apr 17 - Apr 21

🌷 DUE MONDAY, Apr 17 - Final version of Program #1
E-mail no later than 11:59 p.m. Monday.
🌷 DUE FRIDAY, Apr 21 - Final version of Program #1
E-mail no later than 11:59 p.m. Friday.
QUIZ: ~~WEDNESDAY, Apr 19~~ THURSDAY, Apr 20
- There will be some questions about Chapter #8.
- Bring a Scantron 815-E form, a #2 pencil, and an eraser with you. The 815-E forms are short forms with room for 15 answers, and they are sold in the University bookstore.
Reading Assignment:
- Silberschatz: second half of chapter #12 (File-System Implementation), first half of chapter #13 (I/O Systems)
Lecture Topics:
Homework Assignment:
- The chapter #9 problems

WEEK #13: Apr 24 - Apr 28

🌷 Thursday, Apr 27 - We go over solutions to the Chapter #09 Homework Problems.
🌷 DUE THURSDAY, Apr 27 - Pseudo-Code for Program #2
E-mail no later than 11:59 p.m. Thursday.
Reading Assignment:
- Silberschatz: second half of chapter #13 (I/O Systems), chapter #14 (Protection), first half of chapter #15 (Security)
Lecture Topics:
Homework Assignment:
- The chapter #10 and #11 problems

WEEK #14: May 01 - May 05

🌷 DUE MONDAY, May 01 - Pseudo-Code for Program #2
E-mail no later than 11:59 p.m. Monday.
QUIZ: WEDNESDAY, May 03
- There will be some questions about Chapter #9.
- Bring a Scantron 815-E form, a #2 pencil, and an eraser with you. The 815-E forms are short forms with room for 15 answers, and they are sold in the University bookstore.
🌷 Thursday, May 04 - We go over solutions to the Chapter #10 and Chapter #11 Homework Problems.
🌷 DUE THURSDAY, May 04 - Final version of Program #2
E-mail no later than 11:59 p.m. Thursday.
Reading Assignment:
- Silberschatz: second half of chapter #15 (Security), first half of chapter #16 (Virtual Machines)
Lecture Topics:
Homework Assignment:
- The chapter #12 problems

WEEK #15: May 08 - May 12

🌷 DUE MONDAY, May 08 - Final version of Program #2
E-mail no later than 11:59 p.m. Monday.
QUIZ:
~~MONDAY, May 08~~ WEDNESDAY, May 10
- There will be some questions about Chapter #11.
- Bring a Scantron 815-E form, a #2 pencil, and an eraser with you. The 815-E forms are short forms with room for 15 answers, and they are sold in the University bookstore.
🌷 Thursday, May 11 - We go over solutions to the Chapter #12 Homework Problems.
Reading Assignment:
- Silberschatz: second half of chapter #16 (Virtual Machines), first half of chapter #17 (Distributed Systems)
Lecture Topics:

WEEK #16: M-W, May 15 - May 17

QUIZ:
~~MONDAY, May 15~~ WEDNESDAY, May 17
- There will be some questions about Chapter #12.
- Bring a Scantron 815-E form, a #2 pencil, and an eraser with you. The 815-E forms are short forms with room for 15 answers, and they are sold in the University bookstore.
Reading Assignment:
- Silberschatz: second half of chapter #17 (Distributed Systems)
Lecture Topics:

🌷 FINAL EXAM FOR THE MWTh 14:00-14:50 CLASS: The CS 3750 comprehensive final exam is scheduled for Friday, May 19, from 14:00 to 16:00 (2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.) The exam is currently scheduled to be in the regular classroom: P-101

Bring a #2 pencil and a Scantron 882-E form (the LONG form this time). The 882-E forms are sold in the bookstore.