Academic Catalog

CPE 492 Operating Systems

The use and internals of modern operating systems. Lectures focus on internals whereas programming assignments focus on use of the operating system interface. Major topics include: the process concept; concurrency and how to program with threads; memory management techniques, including virtual memory and shared libraries; file system data structures; and I/O.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

CS 492

Prerequisite

(CS 382 OR CS 383) AND CS 385

Distribution

Computer Engineering Program Computer Science Program

Typically Offered Periods

Spring Semester