Course Title: Operating Systems

Course Duration : 3 Months

Course Overview: This course provides a comprehensive understanding of operating systems, covering the fundamentals of computer systems, processes and threads, storage management, I/O systems, and case studies on Linux and virtualization. The course is designed to help learners develop skills that will be useful in their careers and self-employment.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Understand the basic elements of computer systems and operating systems
• Understand the process management and synchronization techniques
• Understand the storage management techniques, including virtual memory and file systems
• Understand the I/O systems and mass storage structure
• Apply the learned concepts in case studies on Linux and virtualization

Teaching Methodology:

• Lectures: In-person or online interactive lectures will be delivered to explain the concepts.
• Case Studies: Real-world examples will be used to help students apply the concepts and techniques learned.
• Assignments: Regular assignments will be given to students to practice and apply the concepts learned.

Course Content:

1. Operating Systems Overview

• Basic Elements of Computer Systems
• Evolution of Operating System
• Computer System Organization
• Operating System Structure and Operations

1. Process Management

• Processes
• Threads
• Process Scheduling
• Process Synchronization
• CPU Scheduling and Deadlocks

1. Storage Management

• Main Memory
• Virtual Memory
• Memory Allocation Techniques
• Storage Hierarchy

1. I/O Systems

• Mass Storage Structure
• File System Storage
• File System Implementation
• I/O Systems

1. Case Study

• Linux System
• System Administration
• Virtualization

1. Revision and Assessment

• Assignments and projects
• Final Exam

Importance for Learner in Career Growth and Self-Employment: The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to understand and work with operating systems. Understanding operating systems is crucial for a career in the IT industry. Additionally, the course will equip students with the necessary skills to become self-employed as IT consultants or system administrators.