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Operating Systems

Birla Institute Of Technology And Science–Pilani (BITS–Pilani) via Coursera

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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. This course is designed for computer science students, software developers, IT professionals, and anyone who wants to understand how modern computing systems function at a fundamental level. The course offers video lectures from expert instructors, essential readings, practical assignments, self-assessment quizzes, and hands-on lab activities, creating a comprehensive learning experience that balances theory with application. Skills covered - Process and thread management - Memory allocation and virtual memory implementation - Deadlock prevention and resolution - CPU scheduling optimization - System call implementation and utilization - Inter-process communication techniques - Linux command line proficiency

Syllabus

  • Basics of Operating Systems
    • Explore the fundamental components of operating systems, their functions, and various computing environments.
  • System Structures
    • Examine different OS interfaces, system calls, and kernel architectures including monolithic, layered, and microkernel designs.
  • Processes
    • Learn about process concepts, operations, inter-process communication methods, and scheduling queues.
  • Threads
    • Understand thread implementation, multithreading models, and multicore programming techniques.
  • Process Synchronization
    • Master critical section problems, mutex locks, semaphores, and classical synchronization challenges.
  • Process Scheduling
    • Analyze various CPU scheduling algorithms and their performance across different computing scenarios.
  • Deadlocks
    • Identify deadlock conditions and implement prevention, avoidance, and detection strategies.
  • Main Memory Management
    • Explore memory allocation techniques including partitioning, paging, and segmentation.
  • Virtual Memory
    • Implement demand paging and page replacement algorithms for efficient memory utilization.
  • Mass Storage Management
    • Understand disk scheduling, RAID configurations, and efficient storage management techniques.

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BITS Pilani Instructors Group

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