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Students at Harvard University often use our Introduction to Operating Systems course to complete general education or major requirements affordably while balancing others commitments.
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The Introduction to Operating Systems course at Harvard University is designed for students who want to gain practical skills while saving significantly on tuition. With NCCRS accreditation, this online course can transfer up to 3–4 credits directly to Harvard University programs, helping students finish their degree faster and at a lower cost.
Harvard University accepts courses recommended for college credit by ACE & NCCRS
Our courses are approved by the American Council on Education (ACE) — the same body that approves AP and IB — and are accepted for credit by thousands of universities, including Harvard University.
Our courses are approved by the National College Credit Recommendation Service (Previously known as National Ponsi) — the NYSED.GOV body that approves AP and IB — and are accepted for credit by thousands of universities, including Harvard University.
This course costs $250 through TransferCredit.org (UPI Study), compared to an estimated $900–$1,200 or more if taken directly at Harvard University
FAQ
How many credits will I earn for Introduction to Operating Systems at Harvard University?
You will earn 3 transferable college credits, approved byACE & NCCRS, which can be applied toward your degree at Harvard University or over 2,100 U.S. universities.
Is the course self-paced and online?
Yes, it’s 100% online and self-paced. You can start anytime and finish on your own schedule within hours or days and then transfer it back to Harvard University for credit.
Will this course from UPI Study transfer to Harvard University?
Yes, the Introduction to Operating Systems course is ACE- and NCCRS‑approved and can be submitted to Harvard University for credit toward general education or elective requirements.
How much does the course cost as compared to Harvard University?
The course costs $250 total, which is 5X more affordable compared to the higher tuition fees charged on campus at Harvard University or any community college near Cambridge, MA.
Course Details For Introduction to Operating Systems
Learning Outcomes
Harvard University in Cambridge, MA
In Introduction to Operating Systems at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA you can learn the same topics, transfer it and save tuition fees by a mile. This course, worth 3 transferable credits and approved by NCCRS, is designed to help students at Harvard University gain practical skills and, preparing them for success in degree programs and real-world careers. Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 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; classify different operating system categories and 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; analyze different job scheduling algorithms, memory management techniques, and memory allocation schemes including virtual and cache memory; evaluate the effectiveness of various peripheral devices, data storage technologies, and file systems; discuss networking concepts and computer security risks along with mitigation strategies; and create and use virtualization environments by installing VirtualBox and Linux; explore the functionalities of the Java Virtual Machine.
Major Course Topics
Major topics include fundamentals of operating systems; processes, threads, and concurrency in operating systems; basic memory management; Input/Output and storage management; file management in operating systems; networking in operating systems; computer security risks and policies; and virtual machines.
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