Systems Programming and Software Tools

4 credits

A programmer’s view of how computer systems execute programs, store information, and communicate. Emphasis on understanding the details of how a single computer program executes on a computer. Hands-on systems programming using the C programming language and software tools (e.g., gdb, valgrind, make) in the UNIX environment. Builds foundation for courses on computer organization, operating systems, networks, and compilers. Prerequisites: CSE 11 or CSE 8B or ECE 15; two units of credit offered for CSE 29 if CSE 15L taken previously.