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| CS 414: Operating Systems |  | Fall 2002 |  | TR 10:10-11:25am, Olin 255 |  | 
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| Description | 
An introduction to the logical design of systems programs, with emphasis on multiprogrammed operating systems. Topics include process synchronization, deadlock, memory management, input-output methods, information sharing, protection and security, and file systems. The impact of network and distributed computing environments on operating systems is also discussed. |  |  | 
| Prerequisites | 
COM S 211, 212, COM S 312 (or permission of instructor), and COM S 314. |  |  |