CPT-210: Operating Systems and Peripherals

Course Description

Fundamental multitasking/multi-user operating system concepts, as applicable to modern day computer systems, are studied. Major topics include priority boosting, priority and round robin scheduling, virtual memory management, paging, mapping, swapping, and process management. Applications that interface to the outside world via the PC's external I/O ports are examined in the laboratory. Emphasis is placed on developing simple ""device drivers"" using a combination of low and high level language tools.

Prerequisites

A grade of C or better in MIS 200, CSC 101 or CPT 101.

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CPT-210 Sections for Spring 2026

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CPT-210, Section 105

CRN #26727
Traditional (In-Person)

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Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 09, Room 245
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026Tuesday
3:00 pm - 4:50 pm
LaboratoryBrighton Campus
Building 09, Room 245
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026Thursday
3:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 09, Room 245
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time Tuesday
3:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Type Laboratory
Location Brighton Campus
Building 09, Room 245
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time Thursday
3:00 pm - 4:50 pm