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An Introduction to Operating Systems

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
TuTh 5:30p.m. – 6:45p.m.		 McCormack M02-0404 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
TuTh 5:30p.m. – 6:45p.m.
Location
McCormack M02-0404
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

Description of current operating systems, with focus on one or two in particular. Topics include defining the operating system as distinct from the hardware on one side and software systems on the other; process concepts; memory management; CPU scheduling; device management; file systems; network support.

Prerequisites

CS 341 and 310

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

McCormack M02-0404

Enrolled / Capacity

32 / 50

Status

Open

Instructor

Jane Deblois

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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