CIS 31
Operating System Concepts
Course Description
The primary objective of this course is to teach concepts and the use of operating systems. Emphasis will be placed on multiprogramming and multiprocessing systems; process and threads scheduling considerations including mutual exclusion, synchronization, and deadlocks; memory management strategies; security and protection management; and file management.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29013 | CIS 31 | 63Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | Arthur Linn Jr | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
CIS-031-63Z: Fully ONLINE. This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Class Materials
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Course Details
- Units
- 5 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Pass/Fail Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- CIS D21JA and (CIS D022B or CIS D22BH)