Operating Systems Part 1: Concepts, Processes & Scheduling
Learn system structure, process management, threads, and CPU scheduling with simple explanations and examples.
Operating Systems Part 1: Concepts, Processes & Scheduling free download
Learn system structure, process management, threads, and CPU scheduling with simple explanations and examples.
Course Description
Welcome to Operating 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 the core concepts of Operating Systems (OS) in a way that's simple, 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:
Understand what an Operating System does and how it interacts with hardware and users.
Describe the structure and functions of modern operating systems.
Explore the process lifecycle, operations, and interprocess communication (IPC).
Learn how threads improve performance and how multithreading works on multicore systems.
Analyze and implement key CPU scheduling algorithms like FCFS, SJF, Priority Scheduling, and Round Robin.
Course Topics Covered
This course focuses on Unit-1 and Unit-2 level 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 of computer 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!
