Operating Systems Concepts

This course is an in-depth study of the concepts underlying modern computer operating systems. Facilities and services provided by operating systems and their purpose and use in business information system environments are covered. Students learn how these facilities are incorporated into, and made available by, various types of operating systems, on a variety of computer hardware platforms. Hands-on system administration and programming exercises are used to support operating systems theory. Topics covered include operating system components, multiprogramming, multiprocessing, and multitasking system; virtual storage; interactive and batch processing; and file management facilities.

Fall, Spring, Summer

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