COSC 361: Operating Systems

COSC 360 or COSC 367 with a grade of C or better

We will need to understand the C programming language which is taught in COSC 360. If you are rusty in C, it might be helpful to review. "The C Programming Language" by Kernighan and Ritchie (often referred to as "the K&R") is a great resource. C is a VERY simple language but is often viewed as advanced because there are so many pitfalls into which you can unknowingly fall. Don’t stress too much about it because this course is much more concept focused versus the programming focused COSC 360.

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