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CS 32 Introduction to Computer Operating Systems

Units: 3
Hours: 45 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
Grade Options: Letter Grade
Term Typically Offered: Every term
Prerequisites: CS 11 Introduction to Computing Information Technology  with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is an introduction to the inner workings of an operating systems. It covers how memory is allocated in main memory and secondary memory, how programs are executed as processes and threads, multitasking and multiprocessing, networking, distributed systems, system performance, and security. Students will study various examples of an operating system such as Microsoft Windows, Apple iOS or the Google Android operating system. (UC, CSU)


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