MODULE DESCRIPTION, 2008/09

06-17423
Systems Programming in C/C++

This School of Computer Science Module Description is a strict subset of the Syllabus Page, which gives more information.

Module Title

Systems Programming in C/C++

School/Department

Computer Science

Module Code

06-17423

Descriptor

COMP/06-17423/LH

Member of Staff

Dr E Ritter

Level

Credits

Semester

Pre-requisites

06-019423 and 06-19321 Software System Components 1 and 2 (or equivalent)

Co-requisites

None

Restrictions

None

Contact hours

Delivery

2 hrs lectures plus 2 hour lab session per week

Description

This module presents system programming in C/C++ together with the necessary tools like Makefiles and package managers. The module also describes the structure of an operating system kernel and explains how to modify it.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:	Assessed by:
write programs in C/C++;	Continuous Assessment, Examination
write programs with explicit pointer manipulation;	Continuous Assessment, Examination
package software for distribution;	Continuous Assessment, Examination
write low level systems programs.	Continuous Assessment, Examination

Assessment

Sessional: 1.5 hr examination (80%), continuous assessment (20%).
Supplementary (where allowed): By examination only.

Texts

Brian W. Kernighan, Dennis M. Ritchie, The C Programming Language, Prentice Hall, 1998.
N. Josuttis, Object-Oriented Programming in C++: A Tutorial for Newcomers, J. Wiley and sons, 2002.
D. P. Bovet, Understanding the Linux Kernel, O' Reilly, 2000.

06-17423Systems Programming in C/C++

06-17423
Systems Programming in C/C++