Advanced Operating Systems

Catalog description

This advanced operating systems course provides a comprehensive understanding of modern operating systems principles and operating system design strategies. It prepares students to address real-world challenges through modern techniques and the latest developments in the field. The course will cover various topics: process management, memory management, advanced file systems, distributed systems, optimization techniques, I/O systems, and security. A comprehensive survey of various operating systems, including Unix, Linux, MacOS, Android, real-time and embedded systems, and Windows, will provide a robust foundation for comparative analysis and performance optimization. In addition, the course material emphasizes key concepts in system-level communication, research, and applied problem solving, ensuring that students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills relevant to graduate-level program outcomes in computer science and artificial intelligence. (Prerequisite: CSCI550) Spanish language learners may complete this course in Spanish.