Academic Calendar - 2024

Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024
Western Main Campus

Computer Science 2211A/B

SOFTWARE TOOLS AND SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING


An introduction to software tools and systems programming. Topics include: understanding how programs execute (compilation, linking and loading); an introduction to a complex operating system (UNIX); scripting languages; the C programming language; system calls; memory management; libraries; multi-component program organization and builds; version control; debuggers and profilers.

Prerequisite(s): Either 1) Computer Science 1027A/B, Computer Science 1037A/B, or the former Computer Science 2101A/B, in each case with a mark of at least 65% or 2) Integrated Science 1001X with at least 60%.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1 laboratory/tutorial hour.

Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth: CATEGORY C i  
Subject Code: COMPSCI

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