CSE120 – Principles of Computer Operating Systems
Units: 4
Course Objectives:
This course gives an introduction to the basic concepts used to structure modern operating systems. In this very fast paced field of computing, the goal of the class is to explain those concepts and principles that are likely to survive for many years to come. The course is a departure point for research in operating and distributed systems.
Course Description:
This course introduces the basic concepts used to structure computer operating systems. Examples of notions introduced and discussed are batch processing, multiprogramming, input/output, pooling, interrupt handling, processes, descriptors, process synchronization, interprocess communication, memory management, virtual memory, caching, buffers, naming, files, interactive command interpreters, and processor scheduling.
Format:
3 hours of lecture per week, 1 hour discussion section per week, 4 hours of lab preparation, 4 hours of outside preparation.
Prerequisites:
CSE 100 or Math 176 and CSE 101 or Math 188.
Other restrictions:
Majors only.
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Laboratory work:
Offered:
Four sections per year. Fall, Winter, Spring.
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