CS 418 - Operating Systems

Institution:

Capitol Technology University

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Description:

Principles underlying computer operating systems are presented from a computer designer's perspective. Concepts explained include process concurrency, synchronization, resource management, input/output scheduling, job and process scheduling, scheduling policies, deadlock, semaphore, consumer/producer relationship, storage management (real storage management policies in a multiprogramming environment), virtual memory management (segmentation and paging), secure memory management, access control lists and kernal protection. An overview of contemporary operating systems with these principles. Students program in a high-level language. Projects are assigned as part of the homework requirements. Prerequisites: CS-230, CS-225 and senior status. Offered fall semester only.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.capitol-college.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 369-2800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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