COMP2812 / COMP9812
Systems Software
Module 2 – Tutorial
Objectives and Learning Outcomes
• Review and summarise core concepts and foundational knowledge on what operating systems are, and their key components and core functions
• Contributes to LO1: Explain core concepts such as: processes, threads, scheduling, concurrency and deadlock, memory management, virtual memory, file systems
Today’s Tasks
o In groups, create an infographic from the selections provided in Task 1
o In groups, create an infographic on embedded systems
o Add copies to your handbooks and submit them to the discussion board
Individual Work vs Group Work
• AII of today’s tasks are to be compIeted in groups of 3-4
• Once complete, all infographics will be shared with the class so that you may add a copy of any that you find valuable to your own handbook
Your tutor will help facilitate the formation of groups if required.
Required tools and equipment
• Your laptop
• Internet access
• PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, Piktochart or other similar tool
Guidelines for all written tasks
• Review Quick Guides – Referencing and Communicating Ideas first
• No essays 一 use headings, tables, dot points and other techniques to present your information clearly and concisely
• Make sure you include a reference list and cite all sources you used to compile your response
Submission
• Each student will add a copy of their group’s infographics into their own OneNote notebook (one per page, under the Study Guide section)
• Students must annotate these notebook pages with today’s date and the names and FANs of their group members
• One member of the group will then export the annotated pages from their notebook and submit this as a reply to your session’s “Tutorial – Shared Infographics” discussion on Canvas
• Once this is complete, let your tutor know it’s ready for marking. Your tutor will mark off the checkpoint during your tutorial session – make sure to tell them it’s ready or you may miss out on marks.
Introduction – Creating Infographics
In your groups you will be creating infographics illustrating the key concepts for a range of topics.
You will need to use a tool such as PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, or Piktochart to produce your infographics. You are very welcome to use templates such as those found at Canva or Slides Carnival.
It is also recommended to use a collaborative document such as Microsoft Online or Google Docs to work together during this task. You can assign different group members to research different aspects and add your findings to a single shared document.
In addition to the lecture slides and recordings, you may use any online resources for fact finding. Ensure you comply with the ‘Academic Integrity’ rules and include a reference list and in-text citations.
REMEMBER: Less is more – aim to use less text, and more graphics!
Task 1 – Create an infographic on a core topic | 20 min
Select one of the following topics:
• Basic functions and features of an OS
• Operating system categories
• Single-Tasking versus Multitasking Operating Systems
• General-Purpose versus Real-Time Operating Systems
Add your infographic to your handbook when it is complete, following the requirements listed in the Submission section above.
Task 2 – Create an infographic on embedded systems | 20 min
In your group create an infographic illustrating the key concepts of 6embedded systems,. To achieve this, your group will need to do some online research.
The following links are a good place to start:
• 10 Real Life Examples of Embedded Systems:
https://www.digi.com/blog/post/examples-of-embedded-systems
• Embedded Systems Tutorial:
https://www.guru99.com/embedded-systems-tutorial.html
The infographic should include the following:
• Types and applications of embedded systems, with examples
• Characteristics and architecture
• Definitions of key terms
• Microprocessor and microcontroller
• Pros and cons of embedded systems, and alternative approaches
Add your infographic to your handbook when it is complete, following the requirements listed in the Submission section above.