CS426 OPERATING SYSTEMS (3 Cr.)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Prerequisite: CS228 and CS330

Offered:  Fall

General Introduction and Goals

This course explores the concepts of modern operating systems. Topics include memory management, processor scheduling, security management, and file system design. Design concepts such as the micro-kernel architecture and object-oriented operating systems are covered. Examples are drawn from a wide variety of operating systems, including Windows NT and Linux. Students will be expected to perform hands-on experiments with operating system behavior and make minor modifications to existing operating systems. Students without CS 330 may enter with consent of instructor.