Operating Systems | Systems Programming - UC Berkeley

Explore the inner workings of computer systems and operating systems with this comprehensive course from UC Berkeley. Gain hands-on experience and learn about real-world case studies.

Introduction

The purpose of this course is to teach the design of operating systems and operating systems concepts that appear in other advanced systems. Topics covered include concepts of operating systems, systems programming, networked and distributed systems, and storage systems.

Highlights

• Covers fundamental operating systems concepts such as processes, interprocess communication, memory allocation, resource allocation and scheduling, file systems, networking, and security
• Includes hands-on projects and assignments to reinforce the theoretical concepts
• Provides exposure to real-world case studies like the Therac-25 and Toyota unintended acceleration incidents

Recommendation

This course is recommended for students interested in understanding the inner workings of computer systems and operating systems. It provides a solid foundation for those pursuing careers in systems programming, operating systems development, or other areas of computer science.