> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://paul-gleason.gitbook.io/sys-140-systems-fundamentals/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://paul-gleason.gitbook.io/sys-140-systems-fundamentals/week-breakdown/course-overview.md).

# Course Overview

## SYS 140 - Systems Fundamentals

#### Fall 2021

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### Course Description

This course will introduce students to operating system concepts and other forms of systems software. Students will learn about standard operating systems functional components such as memory, process/thread, file system, input/output, storage and device management. Additional topics include data representation, imaging, virtualization, and the history/future of systems software. Hands-on experiential learning will be used to reinforce concepts.

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### Thoughts on the course.

#### What I would change about the course.

I would have really liked if there was a better format for the Tech Journals but overall very fun class.

#### What I liked about the course.

I really enjoyed getting a better understanding of computer components and being able to learn about base fundamentals.

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