CSC 406 Systems I
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Summary
This course is the first of a two-course sequence covering the concepts underlying all computer systems and how they affect the correctness, performance, and utility of application programming. This course focuses on C programming and machine representation of information and programs.
Texts
Bryant & O'Hallaron, Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall/Pearson, 2016. ISBN: 9780134092669
Kochan, Programming in C, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall/Pearson, 2015. ISBN: 9780321776419
Grading
Course assessments include homework assignments, quizzes, lab projects, a midterm, and final exam. The course grade will be computed as follows:
| Homework assignments |
16% |
| Quizzes |
10% |
| Lab projects |
24% |
| Midterm exam |
25% |
| Final exam |
25% |
Prerequisites
You must have taken CSC 401 or an equivalent intro to programming course. I will assume that:
- You know how to create, debug, compile and run programs in a general-purpose language (Python, Java, C, C++,...) and use a reasonable programming style (i.e. your code is easy to read and concise).
- You know how to use basic data types (integer, boolean, and string) including fundamental container data types (arrays or lists).
- Your are familiar with execution control structures such as if/else, for, and while statements.
- You are familiar with basic formal logic.
This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.
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separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation.
Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.
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