Systems Software 0,

4 Credits

Design and implementation of modular programs interacting with the operating system through system calls and programming interfaces using the C programming language. Topics covered include data representation and storage, data and bit manipulation, memory management, stages of compilation, file I/O, interprocess communication, network programming, programmatic testing, interactive debugging, and error handling. Good programming practices, including security, and practical methods for implementing medium-scale programs are also emphasized. Prerequisites: CSE 017 Can be taken Concurrently: CSE 017 Attribute/Distribution: Q