CS 1550 INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS
An introduction to basic concepts of operating systems, common to most computer systems, which interfaces the machine with upper-level programs. This course will introduce processes as processing unit, process management, concurrency, communication, memory management and protection, and file systems.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: (CS 0447 or COE 0447 or COE 0147) and (CS 0449 or COE 0449) or (0456 and 1750); MIN GRADE 'C' or TRANSFER FOR ALL COURSES LISTED
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Current Sections
Fall 2026
| Class No. | Days | Times | Room | Instructor(s) | TA(s) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18975 (1080) | TuTh | 2:30pm-3:45pm | IS 305 | Stephen Lee | LEC | |
| 18976 (1080) | F | 1:00pm-1:50pm | SENSQ 5313 | Haoqing Yang | REC | |
| 18977 (1080) | F | 4:00pm-4:50pm | SENSQ 5313 | Haoqing Yang | REC |