Course Overview
In this course students learn basic concepts of computer operating systems by using Microsoft Windows XP as the main example. Key topics include using the command line, processor management, multiprocessor operating systems, memory management, I/O (input/Output) systems, device drivers, file systems, acess security, and troubleshooting. To facilitate hands-on activities, students will use virtual pc to run both Linux and MS Operating Systems.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
5.0
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify the basic components of computer operating systems.
- Use command line utilities.
- Explain processor components and logic.
- Describe and analyze multiprocessor scheduling.
- Explain how operating systems utilize and manage memory.
- Describe and configure Input/Output systems.
- Explain the purpose of device drivers, as well as implementing and configuring them.
- Describe and manage file systems.
- Describe and configure access security.
- Analyze types of common operating system problems and the range of potential solutions available.
- Compare and contrast operating systems such as Windows and Linux.
Effective as of Winter 2009
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