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	Collaboration on all work is allowed except for the midterm and final. Collaboration, however, should be clearly acknowledged. See below for further details.		Collaboration on all work is allowed except for the midterm and final. Collaboration, however, should be clearly acknowledged. See below for further details.

	For assignments, while you may get help from others and even collaboratively solve technical problems, the code and answers submitted should all be your own work. For example, you ''may not'' divide an assignment into parts, give a part to another student or anyone else to solve, and then submit that work as your own. You have to have participated in the creation of every part of your submitted work. An easy way to make sure this happens is never share files regarding coursework or copy and paste answers into email. Instead, meet together ~~(virtually)~~ to work on an assignment and then separate to write up your solutions.		For assignments, while you may get help from others and even collaboratively solve technical problems, the code and answers submitted should all be your own work. For example, you ''may not'' divide an assignment into parts, give a part to another student or anyone else to solve, and then submit that work as your own. You have to have participated in the creation of every part of your submitted work. An easy way to make sure this happens is never share files regarding coursework or copy and paste answers into email. Instead, meet together to work on an assignment and then separate to write up your solutions.

	AIs should be treated the same as human collaborators, in that you may use them, but the answers you submit should be your own work, whether it is code or text. Note that artificially boosting your assignment grades may not be helpful if there is too much of a discrepancy between them and your exam grades (see [[#Grading\|Grading]] above).		AIs should be treated the same as human collaborators, in that you may use them, but the answers you submit should be your own work, whether it is code or text. Note that artificially boosting your assignment grades may not be helpful if there is too much of a discrepancy between them and your exam grades (see [[#Grading\|Grading]] above).

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	==Course Information==		==Course Information==

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	For assignments, while you may get help from others and even collaboratively solve technical problems, the code and answers submitted should all be your own work. For example, you ''may not'' divide an assignment into parts, give a part to another student or anyone else to solve, and then submit that work as your own. You have to have participated in the creation of every part of your submitted work. An easy way to make sure this happens is never share files regarding coursework or copy and paste answers into email. Instead, meet together (virtually) to work on an assignment and then separate to write up your solutions.		For assignments, while you may get help from others and even collaboratively solve technical problems, the code and answers submitted should all be your own work. For example, you ''may not'' divide an assignment into parts, give a part to another student or anyone else to solve, and then submit that work as your own. You have to have participated in the creation of every part of your submitted work. An easy way to make sure this happens is never share files regarding coursework or copy and paste answers into email. Instead, meet together (virtually) to work on an assignment and then separate to write up your solutions.

	AIs should be treated the same as human collaborators, in that you may use them, but the answers you submit should be your own work, whether it is code or text. Note that artificially boosting your assignment grades may not be helpful if there is too much of a discrepancy between them and your exam grades (see ~~Marking~~ above).		AIs should be treated the same as human collaborators, in that you may use them, but the answers you submit should be your own work, whether it is code or text. Note that artificially boosting your assignment grades may not be helpful if there is too much of a discrepancy between them and your exam grades (see [[#Grading\|Grading]] above).

	Similarity between submitted assignments and projects that has not been appropriately documented will be treated as plagiarism - the same as copying on a midterm or a final - and will be submitted to the Dean for disciplinary action.		Similarity between submitted assignments and projects that has not been appropriately documented will be treated as plagiarism - the same as copying on a midterm or a final - and will be submitted to the Dean for disciplinary action.

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Grading

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	Note the following:		Note the following:
	* The midterm and final exams are closed book: no notes, no collaboration, no online resources, no AI. Exams will be written in an exam book based on printed exams, except where accommodations require other forms.		* The midterm and final exams are closed book: no notes, no collaboration, no online resources, no AI. Exams will be written in an exam book based on printed exams, except where accommodations require other forms.
	* The lecture and tutorial participation and fundamentally graded on a credit/no credit basis. In other words, if you show up and try you get full credit~~, otherwise you don't get any~~. Depending upon class performance the requirements for what is required to get full credit may change over the course of the semester; however, the expectation is that everyone who tries should be able to get 100% of these marks.		* The lecture and tutorial participation and fundamentally graded on a credit/no credit basis. In other words, if you show up and try you should be able to get full credit. Depending upon class performance the requirements for what is required to get full credit may change over the course of the semester; however, the expectation is that everyone who tries should be able to get 100% of these marks.
	* If your assignment average is more than 25% higher than your weighted exam average (midterm & final), assignment grades are dropped and the weight assigned to the exams. For example, if you get 100% on assignments but only 70% for the exams (weighted average), the assignments would no longer count towards your final grade. (Missed exams count as a zero for grade calculation purposes.)		* If your assignment average is more than 25% higher than your weighted exam average (midterm & final), assignment grades are dropped and the weight assigned to the exams. For example, if you get 100% on assignments but only 70% for the exams (weighted average), the assignments would no longer count towards your final grade. (Missed exams count as a zero for grade calculation purposes.)
	* Late assignments are only accepted until solutions are posted, unless extenuating circumstances apply and have been discussed with the course instructor. Tutorials have to be marked by a TA within 8 days of the tutorial being posted, again unless extenuating circumstances apply.		* Late assignments are only accepted until solutions are posted, unless extenuating circumstances apply and have been discussed with the course instructor. Tutorials have to be marked by a TA within 8 days of the tutorial being posted, again unless extenuating circumstances apply.

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Course Information

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	** B3: Thu. 16:05-17:25		** B3: Thu. 16:05-17:25
	*'''Course Website''': https://homeostasis.scs.carleton.ca/wiki/index.php/Operating_Systems_%28Fall_2026%29		*'''Course Website''': https://homeostasis.scs.carleton.ca/wiki/index.php/Operating_Systems_%28Fall_2026%29

			For information about Carleton's academic year, including registration and withdrawal dates, see [https://calendar.carleton.ca/academicyear/ Carleton's The Academic Year].

	==Course Calendar Description==		==Course Calendar Description==

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University Policies & Resources

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	Remember that sometimes we all need help. [https://wellness.carleton.ca/ The Carleton Wellness Website] is a good resource if you aren't sure what to do next.		Remember that sometimes we all need help. [https://wellness.carleton.ca/ The Carleton Wellness Website] is a good resource if you aren't sure what to do next.

	==~~University Policies & Resources~~==		==Academic Accommodations and Regulations==

	~~For information about Carleton's academic year, including registration and withdrawal dates, see [https://calendar.carleton.ca/academicyear/ Carleton's The~~ Academic ~~Year].~~		===Academic Accommodation===

	~~===Pregnancy, Religious, or other Obligation===~~		Carleton is committed to providing academic accessibility for all individuals. You may need special arrangements to meet your academic obligations during the term. The accommodation request processes are outlined on the Academic Accommodations website (https://students.carleton.ca/course-outline/).

	For pregnancy, religious, or other equity-related obligations please contact your instructor with any requests for academic accommodation during the first two weeks of class, or as soon as possible after the need for accommodation is known to exist. For more details, visit [https://carleton.ca/womensstudies/resources-and-links/equity-services/ Equity Services] and [https://carleton.ca/equity/focus/discrimination-harassment/religious-spiritual-observances/ Religious/Spiritual Observances].		===Generative AI Usage===

	~~===Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities===~~		As our understanding of the uses of AI and its relationship to student work and academic Integrity continue to evolve, students are required to discuss their use of AI in any circumstance not described here with the course instructor to ensure it supports the learning goals for the course.

	Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities If you have a documented disability requiring academic accommodations in this course, please contact the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities (PMC) at 613-520-6608 or pmc@carleton.ca for a formal evaluation or contact your PMC coordinator to send your instructor your Letter of ~~Accommodation at~~ the ~~beginning~~ of the term. You must also contact the PMC no later than two weeks before the first in-class scheduled test or exam requiring accommodation (if applicable). After requesting accommodation from PMC, meet with your instructor as soon as possible to ~~ensure accommodation arrangements are made. For more details, visit the [http://carleton.ca/pmc Paul Menton Centre website].~~		===Academic Integrity===

	~~===Survivors of Sexual Violence===~~

	~~As a community, Carleton University is committed to maintaining a positive learning, working and living environment where sexual violence will not be tolerated,~~ and ~~is survivors are supported through~~ academic ~~accommodations as per Carleton's Sexual Violence Policy. For more information about the services available at the university and~~ to ~~obtain information about sexual violence and/or support~~, ~~visit [https://carleton.ca/sexual-violence-support Sexual Assault Support Services].~~

	~~===Accommodation for Student Activities===~~

	~~Accommodation for Student Activities. Carleton University recognizes the substantial benefits, both~~ to ~~the individual student and for the university, that result from a student participating~~ in ~~activities beyond~~ the ~~classroom experience. Reasonable accommodation must be provided~~ to ~~students who compete or perform at~~ the ~~national or international level. Please contact your instructor with any requests~~ for ~~academic accommodation during~~ the first two weeks of class, or as soon as possible after the need for accommodation is known to exist. For more details, see [https://carleton.ca/senate/wp-content/uploads/Accommodation-for-Student-Activities-1.pdf the policy].

	===~~Student~~ Academic Integrity ~~Policy===~~

	Student Academic Integrity Policy. Every student should be familiar with the Carleton University student academic integrity policy. A student found in violation of academic integrity standards may be awarded penalties which range from a reprimand to receiving a grade of F in the course or even being expelled from the program or University. Examples of punishable offences include: plagiarism and unauthorized co-operation or collaboration. Information on this policy may be found [https://carleton.ca/registrar/academic-integrity/ here].

	~~====Plagiarism~~====

	As defined by Senate, "plagiarism is presenting, whether intentional or not, the ideas, expression of ideas or work of others as one's own". Such reported offences will be reviewed by the office of the Dean of Science. Standard pentaly guidelines can be found [https://science.carleton.ca/academic-integrity/ here].

	~~====Unauthorized Co-operation~~ or ~~Collaboration====~~		Students are expected to uphold the values of academic integrity, which include fairness, honesty, trust, and responsibility. Examples of actions that compromise these values include but are not limited to plagiarism, accessing unauthorized sites for assignments or tests, unauthorized collaboration on assignments or exams, and using artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT when your assessment instructions say it is not permitted.

	~~Senate policy states that "to ensure fairness~~ and ~~equity~~ in ~~assessment~~ of ~~term work, students shall not co-operate or collaborate~~ in the ~~completion~~ of an academic ~~assignment, in whole or in part, when the instructor has indicated that the assignment is to be completed on an individual basis"~~.		Misconduct in scholarly activity will not be tolerated and will result in consequences as outlined in [https://carleton.ca/secretariat/wp-content/uploads/Academic-Integrity-Policy-2021.pdf Carleton University’s Academic Integrity Policy]. A list of standard sanctions in the Faculty of Science can be found [https://science.carleton.ca/academic-integrity/ here].

	~~Please see above for the specific collaboration policy for~~ this ~~course.~~		Additional details about this process can be found on the [https://science.carleton.ca/academic-integrity/ Faculty of Science Academic Integrity website].

	~~===Special Information===~~

	~~It is important to remember that COVID is still present in Ottawa. The situation~~ can ~~change at any time and~~ the risks of new variants and outbreaks are very real. There are number of actions you can take to lower your risk and the risk you pose to those around you including being vaccinated, wearing a mask, staying home when you’re sick, washing your hands and maintaining proper respiratory and cough etiquette.

	~~'''Feeling sick?''' Remaining vigilant and not attending work or school when sick or with symptoms is critically important~~. ~~If you feel ill or exhibit COVID~~-19 symptoms do not come to class or campus. If you feel ill or exhibit symptoms while on campus or in class, please leave campus immediately. In all situations, you must follow Carleton’s symptom reporting protocols.

	'''Masks:''' Carleton has paused the COVID-19 Mask policy, but continues to strongly recommend masking when indoors, particularly if physical distancing cannot be maintained. It may become necessary to quickly reinstate the mask requirement if pandemic circumstances were to change.

	'''Vaccines:''' While proof of vaccination is no longer required as of May 1 to attend campus or in-person activity, it may become necessary for the University to bring back proof of vaccination requirements on short notice if the situation and public health advice changes. Students are ~~strongly encouraged~~ to ~~get a full course of vaccination, including booster doses as soon as they are eligible,~~ and ~~submit their booster dose information in cuScreen as soon as possible~~. ~~Please note that~~ Carleton ~~cannot guarantee that it will be able to offer virtual~~ or ~~hybrid learning options~~ for those ~~who are unable to attend the campus~~.		Students are expected to familiarize themselves with and abide by [https://carleton.ca/secretariat/wp-content/uploads/Academic-Integrity-Policy-2021.pdf Carleton University’s Academic Integrity Policy]. Claiming ignorance of or confusion about the academic integrity standards as described in the Policy does not excuse a student from responsibility for violations of those standards.

	All members of the Carleton community are required to follow requirements and guidelines regarding health and safety which may change from time to time. For the most recent information about Carleton’s COVID-19 website and review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Should you have additional questions after reviewing, please contact covidinfo@carleton.ca.		===Student Rights & Responsibilities===

	~~'''Doctor’s note or medical certificate:''' in effect for Fall 2022 term. In place of a doctor’s note or medical certificate, students~~ are ~~advised~~ to ~~complete~~ the ~~self~~-~~declaration form available on~~ the ~~Registrar’s Office website to request~~ academic ~~accommodation for missed course work including exams and assignments~~. ~~Students should also discuss~~ with the ~~course instructor the required accommodations arising from the COVID-19 situation~~.		Students are expected to act responsibly and engage respectfully with other students and members of the Carleton and the broader community. See the [https://carleton.ca/studentaffairs/student-rights-and-responsibilities/#sect1.1 7 Rights and Responsibilities Policy] for details regarding the expectations of non-academic behaviour of students. Those who participate with another student in the commission of an infraction of this Policy will also be held liable for their actions.

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	While I expect you to take this course seriously, I do not expect it to be the most important thing in your life. Physical and mental health issues, family responsibilities, natural and personal disasters, and other factors may come up over the semester. I want you to succeed in this course, and to that end I will do what I reasonably can to help you succeed. If your request can be accommodated with not unreasonable effort by me or the TAs, and the accommodation is one that is reasonable to give to anyone in your circumstances, I will do what I can.		While I expect you to take this course seriously, I do not expect it to be the most important thing in your life. Physical and mental health issues, family responsibilities, natural and personal disasters, and other factors may come up over the semester. I want you to succeed in this course, and to that end I will do what I reasonably can to help you succeed. If your request can be accommodated with not unreasonable effort by me or the TAs, and the accommodation is one that is reasonable to give to anyone in your circumstances, I will do what I can.

	Having said this, the main thing I have to give is extra time, but there is only so much time in a semester. Sometimes you'll need to get extra time by trying again in another semester, and that is okay. Having said that, I will always respect you enough to ~~allow~~ you to decide what is best for your circumstances.		Having said this, the main thing I have to give is extra time, but there is only so much time in a semester. Sometimes you'll need to get extra time by trying again in another semester, and that is okay. Having said that, I will always respect you enough to not pressure you to make a specific choice; you must decide what is best for your circumstances.

	Remember that sometimes we all need help. [https://wellness.carleton.ca/ The Carleton Wellness Website] is a good resource if you aren't sure what to do next.		Remember that sometimes we all need help. [https://wellness.carleton.ca/ The Carleton Wellness Website] is a good resource if you aren't sure what to do next.

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	Students taking a COMP course can access the SCS computer labs. The lab schedule and location can be found at: https://carleton.ca/scs/tech-support/computer-laboratories/. All SCS computer lab and technical support information can be found at: https://carleton.ca/scs/tech-support/. Technical support staff may be contacted in-person or virtually, see this page for details: https://carleton.ca/scs/tech-support/contact-it-support/.		Students taking a COMP course can access the SCS computer labs. The lab schedule and location can be found at: https://carleton.ca/scs/tech-support/computer-laboratories/. All SCS computer lab and technical support information can be found at: https://carleton.ca/scs/tech-support/. Technical support staff may be contacted in-person or virtually, see this page for details: https://carleton.ca/scs/tech-support/contact-it-support/.

			==Extenuating Circumstances==

			While I expect you to take this course seriously, I do not expect it to be the most important thing in your life. Physical and mental health issues, family responsibilities, natural and personal disasters, and other factors may come up over the semester. I want you to succeed in this course, and to that end I will do what I reasonably can to help you succeed. If your request can be accommodated with not unreasonable effort by me or the TAs, and the accommodation is one that is reasonable to give to anyone in your circumstances, I will do what I can.

			Having said this, the main thing I have to give is extra time, but there is only so much time in a semester. Sometimes you'll need to get extra time by trying again in another semester, and that is okay. Having said that, I will always respect you enough to allow you to decide what is best for your circumstances.

			Remember that sometimes we all need help. [https://wellness.carleton.ca/ The Carleton Wellness Website] is a good resource if you aren't sure what to do next.

	==University Policies & Resources==		==University Policies & Resources==

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SCS Computer Laboratory

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	==SCS Computer Laboratory==		==SCS Computer Laboratory==

	~~SCS students~~ can access ~~one of~~ the ~~designated~~ labs ~~for your course~~. The lab schedule can be found at: https://carleton.ca/scs/tech-support/computer-laboratories/. All SCS computer lab and technical support information can be found at: https://carleton.ca/scs/~~technical~~-support/. Technical support ~~is available~~ in ~~room HP5161 Monday to Friday from 9~~:~~00 until 17~~:~~00 or by emailing SCS.Tech.Support@cunet.~~carleton.ca.		Students taking a COMP course can access the SCS computer labs. The lab schedule and location can be found at: https://carleton.ca/scs/tech-support/computer-laboratories/. All SCS computer lab and technical support information can be found at: https://carleton.ca/scs/tech-support/. Technical support staff may be contacted in-person or virtually, see this page for details: https://carleton.ca/scs/tech-support/contact-it-support/.

	==University Policies & Resources==		==University Policies & Resources==

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	* understand the basic use and architecture of virtual machine-based cloud architectures.		* understand the basic use and architecture of virtual machine-based cloud architectures.

	Note that in order to achieve these objectives students should ~~have~~ come into this course with a strong background in C programming and general application development.		Note that in order to achieve these objectives students should come into this course with a strong background in C programming and general application development.

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	* The midterm and final exams are closed book: no notes, no collaboration, no online resources, no AI. Exams will be written in an exam book based on printed exams, except where accommodations require other forms.		* The midterm and final exams are closed book: no notes, no collaboration, no online resources, no AI. Exams will be written in an exam book based on printed exams, except where accommodations require other forms.
	* The lecture and tutorial participation ~~and~~ fundamentally graded on a credit/no credit basis. In other words, if you show up and try you should be able to get full credit. Depending upon class performance the requirements for what is required to get full credit may change over the course of the semester; however, the expectation is that everyone who tries should be able to get 100% of these marks.		* The lecture and tutorial participation are fundamentally graded on a credit/no credit basis. In other words, if you show up and try you should be able to get full credit. Depending upon class performance the requirements for what is required to get full credit may change over the course of the semester; however, the expectation is that everyone who tries should be able to get 100% of these marks.
	* If your assignment average is more than 25% higher than your weighted exam average (midterm & final), assignment grades are dropped and the weight assigned to the exams. For example, if you get 100% on assignments but only 70% for the exams (weighted average), the assignments would no longer count towards your final grade. (Missed exams count as a zero for grade calculation purposes.)		* If your assignment average is more than 25% higher than your weighted exam average (midterm & final), assignment grades are dropped and the weight assigned to the exams. For example, if you get 100% on assignments but only 70% for the exams (weighted average), the assignments would no longer count towards your final grade. (Missed exams count as a zero for grade calculation purposes.)
	* Late assignments are only accepted until solutions are posted, unless extenuating circumstances apply and have been discussed with the course instructor. ~~Tutorials~~ have to be marked by a TA within 8 days of the tutorial being posted, again unless extenuating circumstances apply.		* Late assignments are only accepted until solutions are posted, unless extenuating circumstances apply and have been discussed with the course instructor. You have to get your tutorial marked by a TA within 8 days of the tutorial being posted, again unless extenuating circumstances apply.

	I also calculate grades using alternative marking schemes at the end of the semester, assigning the highest grade for each student from any of the marking schemes. Thus your final grade may be higher than might be suggested by strict following of the above scheme.		I also calculate grades using alternative marking schemes at the end of the semester, assigning the highest grade for each student from any of the marking schemes. Thus your final grade may be higher than might be suggested by strict following of the above scheme.
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	Tutorials are graded based on participation and effort, not correctness. They are marked out of four points. The expectation is that if you make a reasonable attempt at all parts of the tutorial, you will get 4/4 points. Thus for most students tutorials are an easy way to improve your overall grade. However, if you don't do the tutorials, you can significantly harm your grade for the course.		Tutorials are graded based on participation and effort, not correctness. They are marked out of four points. The expectation is that if you make a reasonable attempt at all parts of the tutorial, you will get 4/4 points. Thus for most students tutorials are an easy way to improve your overall grade. However, if you don't do the tutorials, you can significantly harm your grade for the course.

	To get credit for tutorials, you must demonstrate to your assigned TA that you have made a reasonable attempt at the questions. This demonstration will typically be through a brief conversation where you show your TA your work, either in person or virtually. If this is not feasible, at your TA's discretion you may submit written answers.		To get credit for tutorials, you must demonstrate to your assigned TA that you have made a reasonable attempt at the questions. This demonstration will typically be through a brief conversation where you show your TA your work, either in person or virtually. Normally this conversation should happen during your assigned tutorial time but may also take place during TA office hours. If this conversation is not feasible, at your TA's discretion you may submit written answers.

	The scheduled tutorial time is a designated time when you can work with TAs and other students together, in person, on that week's tutorial. TAs will generally also be available online during these times as well, so if you aren't on campus you can still get help and get credit. You can only get credit for a tutorial within 8 days of the tutorial being made available. (Tutorials are posted generally on Sundays, so you have until the end of the following Monday to get credit.) Partial attempts may be given partial credit; however, you may improve your tutorial mark as long as it is still being accepted. Exceptions will be made only if there are extenuating circumstances.		The scheduled tutorial time is a designated time when you can work with TAs and other students together, in person, on that week's tutorial. TAs will generally also be available online during these times as well, so if you aren't on campus you can still get help and get credit. You can only get credit for a tutorial within 8 days of the tutorial being made available. (Tutorials are posted generally on Sundays, so you have until the end of the following Monday to get credit.) Partial attempts may be given partial credit; however, you may improve your tutorial mark as long as it is still being accepted. Exceptions will be made only if there are extenuating circumstances.