Visualization of student-implemented OS algorithms in Java

  • Authors:
  • J. Adam Fischbach

  • Affiliations:
  • Widener University, Chester, PA

  • Venue:
  • Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
  • Year:
  • 2013

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Abstract

In can be difficult to maintain student interest in a theory-based operating systems course. One way of engaging students in such a course is to assign meaningful programming projects. This paper describes a Java-based visualization/implementation tool that enables instructors to demonstrate common OS algorithms and, more importantly, allows students to implement these algorithms themselves and observe their behavior in a simple simulated environment.