ONLINE INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS

Course Start Date
Start the first of every month
Credits
3
Learning Format
Fully Online
Duration
Self-Paced
Course fee
$375

Overview

This course provides an in-depth exploration of operating systems, focusing on their core functions, roles, and the intricate mechanisms that ensure efficient and secure management of computer resources. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the structure and functionality of operating systems, including process management, memory management, file systems, networking, security, and virtualization. Practical examples, hands-on exercises, and real-world applications will reinforce theoretical knowledge, preparing students for advanced topics in computer science and professional challenges in IT.

What you'll learn

Define and explain the core functions of operating systems, including security, resource management, and communication facilitation.

● Describe how operating systems manage hardware and software resources efficiently and classify different operating system categories with their features.

● Identify and explore graphical user interfaces, command line interfaces, batch files, and the boot process; apply knowledge in managing processes, threads, and multitasking.

● Review job scheduling, memory management, and various memory allocation schemes including virtual and cache memory.

● Discuss peripheral devices, data storage technologies, file systems, networking concepts, and computer security risks along with mitigation strategies.

● Select and use the concept of virtualization, install VirtualBox and Linux, and explore the functionalities of the Java Virtual Machine.

Exams and grading

25%

Attendance

25%

Assignment

25%

Quizzes

25%

Final Exam

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REGISTRATION DETAILS

REGISTRATION PROCESS WITH LEXTORAH

The application process consists of four simple steps. An offer of admission will be made to the selected candidates and accepted by the candidates by paying the admission fee.

Step 1

Register to begin the process

Step 2

Once eligible, make payment and receive access

Step 3

Enrol & start your course

Step 4

Receive credits & transcript

Step 5

Earn admission into any of our partner universities

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Self-paced

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Transfer Request

We assist with transferring credits to any of our partner universities and any other accepting university.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Lextorah Pathway Courses (LPC) are freshman-level courses developed by top faculty and can count towards a variety of majors from engineering to business. Through this program, students can earn transferable credit from anywhere in the world. All credits earned will apply to any of our partner universities and any accepting university. Courses are taken online and open to everyone, from High school leaners to high school leavers to adult leaners. No application fee, transcript or SAT, TOEFL, IELTS required to start the program.

Credit you receive is approved by NCCRS, ACE and NYSED. 
Your credit is highly transferable.
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Videos, exercises, Google provided content, quizzes, and writing assignments

Yes. This course appears on your transcript identically to how it appears on the transcript of an enrolled partner university student who has taken the course on campuses. Course attendance dates will be listed on your transcript. A self paced course will appear on your transcript in the session you complete the course.

Typically you can take this from the 11th grade or after completing your 12th. No SAT, TOEFL or IELTS is required to take this course. 

Unlike most things that sound too good to be true, this is for real. Students can save more than 50% on their college education with Lextorah. For students enrolled in the LP courses,  courses start at $125 per credit. With tuition over 50% less than the the average US school, LPC maximizes students’ financial aid and education benefits. 

Students can transfer their credits to the school of their choice and save over $20,000 on their way to a bachelor’s degree vs. the national average 4-year tuition. (Source: IES/NCES Digest 2021 Table 330.10)

Or students can opt to take one course at a time at $125 per college credit

Our team has been working tirelessly to build a product that will make world-class education more equitable and more accessible, and change the way people define excellent education.

For LPC, all students age 14 or older with at least a high school diploma, SSCE, or equivalent are eligible to apply.

For our courses and certificates, you must be 14 or older and willing to commit yourself academically to enroll.

Students in any of our programs should be ready for the academic rigor of college-level coursework. Be sure to pick the right program for your ability, time commitment, and long-term goals. 

Yes, you’ll be able to complete courses anywhere in the universe with Wi-Fi and a laptop or desktop computer. Check the technical requirement page for what you will need to be able to participate in any of our courses.

We work with trusted partners to ensure you get real, accredited credit for the courses and degree programs you take with us. Plus, we offer support in transferring credits to your next institution if you’d like. Lextorah-earned college credits have successfully transferred to hundreds of institutions, including Harvard, NYU, and many more.

For courses taken as part of the accelerated program, you’ll receive 3 credits per course.

The cost is $375 per course, for now. We’re committed to keeping costs low for students, but can’t guarantee this introductory price forever. Don’t miss this chance to learn the world’s best online courses for 80% less than the average college course

We recommend that you dedicate 15-20 hours a week to complete the course with flying colours.

 

Required credit hours: Learners under 22 complete 24 credit hours, and those 22 or older only need to complete 12 credit hours with a 2.75 GPA or higher.

Click the Register Now button on the course page and fill out the form. Our Admissions Counselor will get in touch as soon as possible. 

Please note, learners cannot earn admission while still enrolled in high school

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