Process management in a multiprogramming environment; CPU scheduling, concurrency, memory management, deadlock, virtual memory, and file systems. Prereq: CMPS 453 with a grade of C and experience with C and C++.

The 455 Prerequisite may be satisfied by eligible students passing a waiver check administered by the designated faculty member(s). Success results in a partial waiver and the student then enrolls in CMPS 555 to complete the operating system course requirement.