CSIS - 330. Operating Systems

(2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory)
3 credit(s)
A study of processor, memory, device, and information management of contemporary computer systems. Emphasis is placed on the models and algorithms for multi-programming computer operating systems. Discussion will include classic problems such as the concurrency problems of mutual exclusion, deadlock and synchronization, and memory management concepts such as paging, working set and segmentation. The laboratory includes an introduction to the UNIX operating system, an introduction to programming in an appropriate systems language, such as C, and experiments designed to confirm or extend the principles developed in lecture. Lab fee.

Prerequisite(s): CSIS 210, CSIS 220 , CSIS 301 (CSIS 301 may be taken concurrently.)
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