CMSC 216
Introduction to Computer Systems
Introduction to the interaction between user programs and the operating system/hardware. Major topics include C programming, introductory systems programming, and assembly language. Other concepts covered include UNIX, machine data representation, thread management, optimization, and virtual memory. Programming is done in the Linux Environment.
Topics
- C programming
- introductory systems programming
- and assembly language
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in CMSC132 ; and minimum grade of C- in MATH141 . Restriction: Must be in a major within the CMNS-Computer Science department; or must be in Engineering: Computer program; or must be in the Computer Science Minor program; and Permission of CMSC - Computer Science department.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027