SYCS 401 - Operating Systems

Institution:

Howard University

Subject:

Description:

Topics covered include system calls and system programs, interrupt handling, device and memory management, process scheduling deadlock and the trade-offs in the design of large-scale multi-tasking operating systems. Several case studies will be used with special emphasis on the UNIX operating system.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.howard.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 806-6100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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