CST* 120 Introduction to Operating System

Credits: 3

The course will begin by discussing the purpose and theory behind the functions of an operating system (OS), such as the management of memory and files, scheduling of jobs, and communication with peripherals. The students will gain an in-depth working knowledge of an OS (such as a Windows environment) currently in broad use with personal computers. Students will also become familiar with a range of other operating systems, character based and graphic (such as DOS, MAC OS, and UNIX) and will gain an understanding of principles common to all systems. Students will become skilled in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting an operating system.