Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0196
Organization's ID:
Computer Science 105: Introduction to Operating Systems
Organization:
Study.com, LLC
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-paced. 17 weeks (35 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 computer science
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to outline the operating systems such as the basics of memory management, storage management, file management, networking, computer security risks, and virtual machines.

Learning Outcomes:

  • describe techniques used by operating systems to manage processes
  • describe how hardware is managed by the operating system
  • describe how network functions are managed by an operating system
  • explain how users are managed
  • explain how operating systems manage memory
  • describe mass storage systems and explain how they work
  • explain file management and file systems within operating systems
  • summarize security in operating systems design and use
  • describe virtual machines and explain their use.
  • describe the various operating system models

General Topics:

  • Operating system fundamentals
  • Processes, threads & concurrency in operating systems
  • Basic memory management
  • Input/output & storage management
  • File management in operating systems
  • Networking in operating systems
  • Computer security risks & policies
  • Virtual machines
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials