CSCI215
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Other titles (2)
- LAB: OPERATING SYSTEMS
- OPERATING SYSTEMS DISC
- Department
- Computer Science
- Terms offered
- 14
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
Studies the structure, performance and design of operating systems. Topics include concurrency, deadlocks, scheduling and memory management. Various operating systems may be examined and compared. Students will design and implement parts of operating systems. Prerequisites for this course require a grade of C- or better
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2015–2025
1997 2025
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 17% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 16% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 19% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 16% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 19% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 19% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2025 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2018 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2017 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2015 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data
Meeting times
Recent first- Tue, Thu, 4:15 PM–5:30 PM MACD310 2025-22010-1
- Mon, 4:15 PM–5:30 PM MACD310 2025-1
- Mon, Thu, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM BP326 2008-1
- Thu, 4:15 PM–5:30 PM BP310 2008-2
- Mon, Thu, 2:50 PM–4:05 PM BP326 20062004-1
- Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM Carlson Hall CH120 2004-2
- Mon, Wed, 3:50 PM–5:05 PM Sackler Science Center J217 2002-1
- Mon, 5:30 PM–6:45 PM Carlson Hall CH120 2002-2
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Pawan K. Gupta | Lecture | 1 | 8 of 18 enrolled | 34028 |
| Fall 2023 | Pawan K. Gupta | Lecture | 1 | 14 of 24 enrolled | 22410 |
| Fall 2019 | Kenneth J. Basye | Lecture | 1 | 14 of 24 enrolled | 27295 |
| Fall 2017 | Kenneth J. Basye | Lecture | 1 | 20 of 24 enrolled | 25999 |
| Fall 2014 | Frederic Green | Lecture | 1 | 16 of 24 enrolled | 23627 |
| Spring 2013 | Frederic Green | Lecture | 1 | 14 of 24 enrolled | 32326 |
| Fall 2010 | Jerry Breecher | Lecture | 1 | 3 of 20 enrolled | 27136 |
| Fall 2008 | Jerry Breecher | Lecture | 1 | 5 of 20 enrolled | 25356 |
| Fall 2006 | Jerry Breecher | Lecture | 1 | 5 of 25 enrolled | 24075 |
| Fall 2004 | Jerry Breecher | Lecture | 1 | 8 of 25 enrolled | 22350 |
| Fall 2002 | Jerry Breecher | Lecture | 1 | 21 of 25 enrolled | 26692 |
| Spring 2001 | Frederic Green | Lecture | 1 | 19 of 25 enrolled | 35296 |
| Spring 1999 | Frederic Green | Lecture | 1 | 17 of 25 enrolled | 33656 |
| Spring 1997 | Frederic Green | Lecture | 1 | 19 of 25 enrolled | 31787 |
No-credit sessions
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2013 | Frederic Green | Lab | - | 14 of 24 enrolled | 32327 |
| Fall 2010 | Jerry Breecher | Lab | - | 3 of 20 enrolled | 27137 |
| Fall 2008 | Jerry Breecher | Lab | - | 5 of 20 enrolled | 25357 |
| Fall 2004 | Jerry Breecher | Disc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise | - | 7 of 25 enrolled | 22351 |
| Fall 2002 | Jerry Breecher | Disc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise | - | 21 of 25 enrolled | 26926 |