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MCA 500

Operating Systems
Name: Operating Systems
Course Number: MCA 500
Credit(s): 3

Course Description

MCA 500 Operating Systems is a course that is delivered in two parts. The first part explores
software development design, quality, metrics, and maintenance, while the second part examines
the nature of operating system design and implementation, emphasizing the UNIX. Through this
course, students learn about operating systems, the most important computer software system.
Students also learn best practices and evidence-based approaches to developing successful
software.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Learn about the engineering behind software development design, quality, metrics, and maintenance.
  • Understand the nature of operating system design and maintenance.
  • Critically analyze practical information regarding how programming languages, operating systems, and architectures interact.
  • Understand why operating systems such as the UNIX are computers’ most important system software.

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