CIS 117 - Introduction to Operating Systems

Institution:

Luna Community College

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Description:

This course offers a brief introduction to operating systems. The following are covered: definition of an operating system; using Windows and Linux; understanding what an operating system does; understanding the terms process, scheduling, memory and file management; the difference between processes and threads; understanding how a file is managed by an operating system; understanding the difference between editors, compilers, linkers, assemblers and debuggers; appreciate how programs are assembled together using libraries. This course is suitable for students interested in computers and programming, and is not intended as a basic introduction to computers. Prerequisite: SMET105.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.luna.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 454-2500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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