This course covers the fundamentals of operating systems, including hardware resources, disk I/O, filesystems, CPU features, memory resources, virtual memory, processes, and process management. Students will learn about kernel architectures, Linux basics, interrupt handling, memory allocation, paging, and page replacement. The course is designed for individuals interested in understanding operating systems and how they manage computer resources. The teaching method includes lectures and practical examples to reinforce learning.
Overview
Syllabus
Hardware Resources.
Introduction to Operating Systems.
Introduction to Linux.
Disk I/O.
Disk Scheduling.
Filesystems.
CPU Features.
Kernel Architectures.
Linux Basics - Part 1.
Linux Basics - Part 2.
Interrupts and I/O.
Interrupt Controllers.
Interrupt Handling.
Memory Resources.
Dynamic Memory Allocation.
Kernel Memory Allocation.
Paging.
Page Tables.
Memory Protection.
Virtual Memory - Part 1.
Virtual Memory - Part 2.
Page Replacement.
Processes - Part I.
Processes - Part II.
Process Management.
Taught by
Mike Murphy
