Master the core principles and advanced mechanisms of operating systems in this comprehensive course that bridges theory with practical implementation. Explore how modern operating systems manage hardware resources, handle concurrent processes, and provide secure, efficient computing environments. Through hands-on exercises and real-world examples, you'll gain proficiency in process management, memory allocation techniques, synchronization mechanisms, and file system operations. This industry-relevant curriculum prepares you to optimize system performance, troubleshoot complex OS issues, and design robust software solutions—essential skills for roles in software development, system administration, and IT infrastructure management.
Operating Systems
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Intermediate level
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6 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Master process management and scheduling to efficiently handle multitasking, crucial for roles in system administration and software engineering.
Apply memory management techniques (paging, segmentation) to optimize performance, key for IT infrastructure and systems development.
Design file systems and I/O management for efficient data handling and device communication, ideal for database management and systems programming.
Utilize synchronization and deadlock prevention to ensure system reliability and efficiency, critical for cybersecurity and network administration.
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August 2025
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46 assignments
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There are 10 modules in this course
Explore the fundamental components of operating systems, their functions, and various computing environments.
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19 videos17 readings4 assignments1 plugin
Examine different OS interfaces, system calls, and kernel architectures including monolithic, layered, and microkernel designs.
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19 videos14 readings6 assignments1 plugin
Learn about process concepts, operations, inter-process communication methods, and scheduling queues.
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19 videos19 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt1 ungraded lab
Understand thread implementation, multithreading models, and multicore programming techniques.
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17 videos16 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt
Master critical section problems, mutex locks, semaphores, and classical synchronization challenges.
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17 videos17 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt
Analyze various CPU scheduling algorithms and their performance across different computing scenarios.
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16 videos2 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt
Identify deadlock conditions and implement prevention, avoidance, and detection strategies.
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14 videos4 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt
Explore memory allocation techniques including partitioning, paging, and segmentation.
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13 videos4 readings5 assignments2 discussion prompts
Implement demand paging and page replacement algorithms for efficient memory utilization.
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9 videos3 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt
Understand disk scheduling, RAID configurations, and efficient storage management techniques.
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17 videos3 readings4 assignments1 plugin
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Frequently asked questions
This course provides comprehensive coverage of operating system fundamentals and advanced concepts. Understanding operating systems is critical because they form the foundation of all computing environments, affecting software performance, security, and user experience.
This course is designed for:
- Students in Computer Science and Engineering aiming to grasp OS fundamentals - Software developers seeking to enhance system-level programming skills - IT professionals wanting to improve their knowledge of system performance optimization - DevOps engineers requiring a deeper understanding of the systems they deploy and maintain - Self-learners curious about how computers manage resources at a fundamental level
Upon completion, you'll be able to optimize system performance, design efficient resource allocation strategies, implement effective synchronization mechanisms, and troubleshoot complex OS-related issues in both personal and enterprise computing environments.
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