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CPS122 Operating Systems

A comprehensive study of current operating system (OS) technology including the OS architecture, utilities and tools of the OS, file system management and system optimization, system processes, application support, system commands, system documentation, customization, diagnostics, fault tolerance, and features of different OS systems. Emphasis is placed on the efficient use of the OS to monitor, manage and maximize use of system resources, and troubleshooting. Fulfills open and software electives. (4 hours of lecture per week)

Credits

4

Prerequisite

CPS100

Electives

  • CPS - Computer Science Elective
  • EUT - Energy Utility Directed Elective
  • NDIR - Nurse Ed Directed Elective
  • OPEN - Open Elective
  • STEM - STEM Elective