May 25, 2026  
2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook 
  
2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook

CGS 1700 - Introduction to Operating Systems



Prerequisite(s): CGS 1570  or CGS 1061C  
Corequisite(s): None
Covers concepts concerning hardware design, data representation, and operating systems without regard to any particular type of computer and examines the ”what” and ”why” of an operating system and its responsibility to hardware applications.
Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
Semester Offered: Fall, Spring
Fees: None
Course Designations: College Transfer