Fundamentals of Operating Systems

Why Fundamentals of Operating Systems? The moment a computer is turned on, the operating system is hard at work managing every aspect of a computer. With the responsibility of seamlessly managing hardware and software systems, computer memory, process scheduling, and more, the operating system may be the most vital software a computer runs. This course is for anyone who is curious about what makes a computer fast, functional, and easy to use. Take-Away Skills This course will take a deep dive into the main functionalities of an operating system to gain a better understanding of how it impacts the experience of a user. The course will cover content such as: What is an operating system? Process and thread management Synchronization and deadlock Memory management techniques Filesystem management Input/Output systems