(2,2)3 Credits Prerequisite(s):CSIT 103 Computer Concepts and Programming or CSIT 105 Foundations of Computer Science or NTWK 119 Networking Essentials or NTWK 270 Introduction to Cisco Networking or permission of instructor. Operating Systems introduces the student to the fundamental concepts and facilities of the system software which manages all computers. Topics include: memory management, process management, processor management, process synchronization and coordination, device management, the user interface, security and administration. Students will learn operating systems concepts and theories and apply them to commercial operating systems.