ClassInfo

CSC 374 Computer Systems II

Winter 2017-2018
Class number: 25633
Section number: 810
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Online Campus
Course homepage: https://d2l.depaul.edu

Summary

This course, combined with CSC 373 covers machine architecture with a focus on optimizing programs.

  • How hardware (processors, memories, disk drives, network infrastructure) plus software (operating systems, compilers, libraries, network protocols) combine to support the execution of application programs
  • How you as a programmer can best use these resources



Texts

Required: Bryant & O'Hallaron, Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall/Pearson, 2016. ISBN: 9780134092669

Recommended: Kochan, Programming in C, 4th Edition, Addison-Wesley, 2015. ISBN: 9780321776419



Grading

Discussion Forum Participation5%
Homework Assignments20%
Labs25%
Midterm exam25%
Final exam25%



Prerequisites

Before starting this course, you should have a basic understanding of:

  • How to create, debug, compile and run simple C code on a Linux box, and you use a reasonable programming style (i.e. your code is easy to read and concise).
  • How data (e.g. integers, strings, ...) is represented and manipulated at machine-level.
  • How to read, understand, and debug Intel Assembly code in GAS (Gnu ASsembler) format; you understand how programs are represented at machine-level.
  • How to manipulate pointers and understand basic implementations of arrays, linked lists, stacks and queues.



Office Hours:

Tuesdays before and after class:
Room: Lewis 1005
5:00-5:45PM
9:00-9:45PM

Also, please use the discussion forum on D2L and feel free to email me at wmartens@depaul.edu.



Introduction to Unix & C

Memory Hierarchy / Cache Memory Linking / Exceptions & Processes Signals / System Level IO Virtual Memory Midterm / Storage Allocation Storage Allocation / Network Programming Network Programming / Concurrent Programming Synchronization Thread-Level Parallelism / Future of Computing

School policies:

Changes to Syllabus

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.

Online Course Evaluations

Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely 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.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.

All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.

Academic Policies

All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.

Students with Disabilities

Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296