Computer Operating Systems
Computer Science - CSCI-6140

Description
Topics include analysis of multiprogramming systems, virtual memory, computer system performance, and queuing theory. The course also discusses tools for synchronization of parallel programs and algorithms for mutual exclusion.

Prerequisites
CSCI-4210 or permission of instructor.

Textbook(s)
Ordering Information

Format
Classes: 14 weeks, 28 sessions
Homework: # TBD
Project/Paper: # TBD
Exams: # TBD

Grading
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Computing
The project requires access to a workstation or PC (Pentium 486 or higher) with Visual C++, Visual Basic, or any other programming language compiler. E-mail and World Wide Web access required for course communications and printing of course notes. Maple recommended.

E-mail access is required for course communications.

Access to Blackboard, Rensselaer's course management tool, is required.
Please refer to this page for instructions on how to set up your computer for Blackboard.

Who Should Enroll
This course may be used in your Plan of Study as follows:

Degree Programs
CSCI - may be used as a software course or general elective (Note: This course does not replace required Operating Systems CSCI-4210)
CSYS - elective
ELEC - elective
EPOW - elective with advisor pre-approval
HCIN - n/a
ITEC - elective with advisor pre-approval
MBA - elective
MGMT-MS – elective with advisor pre-approval
MGTE - elective with advisor pre-approval
TCOM - n/a

This course is also open to non-matriculated students who meet the prerequisite.

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