Operating Systems Part 1: Concepts, Processes & Scheduling

Learn system structure, process management, threads, and CPU scheduling with simple explanations and examples.

What you'll learn
- Explain the basic functions and structure of an Operating System.
- Describe the organization and architecture of computer systems and their interaction with the Operating System.
- Understand the concept of processes, process states, operations on processes, and interprocess communication (IPC).
- Explain multithreading and multicore programming concepts and evaluate different threading models.
- Analyze and apply various CPU scheduling algorithms to improve process management.

Requirements
- Basic Knowledge of Computer Fundamentals like basic any language Programming skills
- Basic Understanding of Data Structures
- Logical Thinking and Problem Solving

Description
Course Description

Welcome toOperating Systems Part 1!

Are you a student, software enthusiast, or developer eager to understand what really happens "behind the scenes" when your computer runs? This course is your perfect starting point.

In this beginner-to-intermediate level course, we break down thecore concepts of Operating Systems (OS)in a way that'ssimple, practical, and exam-oriented. Whether you’re preparing for university exams, technical interviews, or just curious about how modern OSes work — this course is for you!

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understandwhat an Operating System doesand how it interacts with hardware and users.

Describe thestructureandfunctionsof modern operating systems.

Explore theprocess lifecycle, operations, and interprocess communication (IPC).

Learn howthreadsimprove performance and how multithreading works on multicore systems.

Analyze and implement keyCPU scheduling algorithmslike FCFS, SJF, Priority Scheduling, and Round Robin.

Course Topics Covered

This course focuses onUnit-1 and Unit-2level content, typically taught in academic Operating Systems syllabi:

Introduction to Operating Systems

Computer System Architecture & OS Structures

Operating System Services & Interfaces

System Calls & Types of System Calls

Process Concepts & Lifecycle

Interprocess Communication (IPC)

Threads & Multithreading Models

CPU Scheduling – Criteria & Algorithms (FCFS, SJF, Priority, RR)

Who Should Take This Course?

Undergraduate Students

Postgraduate Students

Aspiring Software Developers / Engineers

Teaching Assistants / Lecturers

Competitive Exam Aspirants

Working Professionals in IT

Self-Learners and Enthusiasts

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge ofcomputer fundamentals.

Familiarity with programming logic (C or pseudocode is an Additional content,).

Curiosity and willingness to learn!

Let’s Get Started!

Join now and gain a strong foundation in Operating Systems — the core of computer science. Start with Part 1 and build your way up with confidence!

Who this course is for:
- Undergraduate & Postgraduate Students
- Aspiring Software Developers / Engineers
- Teaching Assistants / Lecturers
- Competitive Exam Aspirants
- Working Professionals in IT
- Self-Learners and Enthusiasts
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