Operating Systems

Spring 2025 > Engineering/Engineering Technology > EECE.5811 > 031V

Course No: EECE.5811-031V; SIS Class Nbr: 13531; SIS Term: 3430
Course Status: Open

Course Description

Covers the components, design, implementation, and internal operations of computer operating systems. Topics include basic structure of operating systems, Kernel, user interface, I/O device management, device drivers, process environment, concurrent processes and synchronization, inter-process communication, process scheduling, memory management, deadlock management and resolution, and file system structures. laboratories include examples of components design of a real operating systems.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: EECE.2160 ECE Application Programming, and EECE.3170 Microprocessor System Design I, and EECE.3220 Data Structures, or Permission of Instructor.
  • Section Notes: HyFlex Course
  • Core Codes: STEM, HYFX, NO COST
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Lewis Tseng
  • Materials: No cost course materials available
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When Offered & Tuition

  • W | 3:30 PM-6:20 PM ET Online
  • 2025 Spring: Jan 21 to May 08
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $2250
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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