CS 332A - Operating Systems

Institution:

Merrimack College

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Description:

This course will provide a clear description of the concepts that underlie any operating system. The topics discussed will include process management, input/output, memory management, the file system, protection and security, concurrency, and distributed systems. Discussion of examples that pertain to UNIX as well as other popular operating systems such as Microsoft Windows will also be included. Programming projects will introduce students to system level programming. Prerequisites: CS 262A. Three hours a week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.merrimack.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 837-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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