D3863 CUsActive
Hardware and Operating Systems Essentials
School of Technology
About This Course
WGU Catalog 2026-03Hardware and Operating Systems prepares learners for concepts in software engineering by providing a foundation of understanding in computer architecture, the history of computing architectures, and operating systems. Additional topics covered include hardware and software stacks and how to choose appropriate hardware and software solutions to meet both functional and non- functional business requirements.
Official catalog text — WGU-authored.
First in catalog2023-01StatusActiveCurrent degrees4Total degree appearances6
Included in Current Degrees (4)
- Bachelor of Science, Data Analytics
- Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering (BSSWE to MSSWE)
- Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering [BSSWE]
- Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering [BSSWE_C]
Previously Appeared in Retired Degrees (2)
- Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering [BSSWE]from 2023-01
- Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering [BSSWE_C]from 2023-01