Spring Semester 2008

January 28, 2008 – May 2, 2008

Welcome to Unix Systems Programming

You're in the right place if you want to expand your systems-level ("low-level") programming skills, exploring areas where the OS you work with actually matters; you'll also pick up some useful software development techniques.

Basics

Catalog Description: This course covers a variety of topics in UNIX programming, including process control, signal handling, daemon processes, and interprocess communication. Participants must be familiar with using the UNIX environment and be fluent in the C programming language. Coursework involves significant programming projects.

Prerequisite(s): 600.120: Intermediate Programming (C/C++ version); 600.226: Data Structures can be helpful as well. The course includes significant programming projects; without prior development experience you'll probably get lost in a maze of low-level code.

Academic Honesty: It is your responsibility to adhere to the Department Integrity Code and other applicable university regulations. Feel free to email us your questions or concerns.

Coordinates

Lecture: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11:00 am – noon
Location: 101 Shaffer Hall

Lab: Whenever the Schedule says so (or whenever we feel like it)
Location: 226 Maryland Hall

Final Exam: Wednesday, May 14, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm (tentative)