Assignments

Programming assignments and homework

Programming Assignments

Assignment 1: Process API

Due: Aug 27

Practice with the process API, including fork(), exec(), and wait() system calls.

Files: Assignment 1 PDF

Assignment 2: Memory Management

Due: Nov 15

Implement memory management techniques including malloc/free and virtual memory concepts.

Files: Assignment 2 PDF

Homework Assignments

Homework 1: CPU Scheduling

Due: Sep 4

Implement and analyze different CPU scheduling algorithms.

Files: Homework 1 PDF

Homework 2: Concurrency

Due: Oct 22

Programming exercises on threads, locks, and synchronization.

Files: Homework 2 PDF

Assignment Guidelines

Submission Requirements

All code must compile and run on the provided Ubuntu VM
Include a README with compilation and execution instructions
Submit via the course management system
Late submissions: 10% penalty per day

Grading Criteria

Correctness (60%): Does the solution work as specified?
Code Quality (25%): Clean, readable, well-commented code
Documentation (10%): Clear README and inline comments
Efficiency (5%): Reasonable performance and resource usage

Academic Integrity

Individual assignments must be completed independently
You may discuss concepts but not share code
Cite any external resources or references used
Plagiarism will result in course failure

Getting Help

Office Hours: Weekly sessions with instructor and TAs
Discussion Forum: Ask questions and help classmates
Lab Sessions: Hands-on assistance during lab hours
Email: Contact TAs for specific questions

Tips for Success

Start assignments early to avoid last-minute issues
Test your code thoroughly on the provided VM
Document your code as you write it
Ask questions if you’re stuck - don’t wait until the deadline

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## Programming Assignments

### Assignment 1: Process API
**Due: Aug 27**

Practice with the process API, including fork(), exec(), and wait() system calls.

**Files:** [Assignment 1 PDF](hw/1.pdf)

### Assignment 2: Memory Management
**Due: Nov 15**

Implement memory management techniques including malloc/free and virtual memory concepts.

**Files:** [Assignment 2 PDF](hw/2.pdf)

## Homework Assignments

### Homework 1: CPU Scheduling
**Due: Sep 4**

Implement and analyze different CPU scheduling algorithms.

**Files:** [Homework 1 PDF](hw/3.pdf)

### Homework 2: Concurrency
**Due: Oct 22**

Programming exercises on threads, locks, and synchronization.

**Files:** [Homework 2 PDF](hw/4.pdf)

## Assignment Guidelines

### Submission Requirements
- All code must compile and run on the provided Ubuntu VM
- Include a README with compilation and execution instructions
- Submit via the course management system
- Late submissions: 10% penalty per day

### Grading Criteria
- **Correctness (60%)**: Does the solution work as specified?
- **Code Quality (25%)**: Clean, readable, well-commented code
- **Documentation (10%)**: Clear README and inline comments
- **Efficiency (5%)**: Reasonable performance and resource usage

### Academic Integrity
- Individual assignments must be completed independently
- You may discuss concepts but not share code
- Cite any external resources or references used
- Plagiarism will result in course failure

## Getting Help

- **Office Hours**: Weekly sessions with instructor and TAs
- **Discussion Forum**: Ask questions and help classmates
- **Lab Sessions**: Hands-on assistance during lab hours
- **Email**: Contact TAs for specific questions

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### Tips for Success
- Start assignments early to avoid last-minute issues
- Test your code thoroughly on the provided VM
- Document your code as you write it
- Ask questions if you're stuck - don't wait until the deadline
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