GCO3813

UNIX systems programming

Lecturer to be advised

Not offered in 1999

6 points - 4 hours per week - First semester - Gippsland and distance - Prerequisites: GCO1812, GCO2814 - Prohibitions: CFR3111

Objectives Students completing this subject should be able to write UNIX shell and Perl scripts; use UNIX system calls from a C or C++ program; and use lex and yacc to develop simple parsers.

Synopsis Systems programming techniques and system software tools. Using existing systems software: shell scripts, Perl, filters, debugging and other tools. Developing systems software: making operating system calls, techniques used in common systems programs. Compilers and interpreters: using lex and yacc to facilitate software development. Applications in Web CGI programming. Access to the university's computer systems through an internet service provider is compulsory for distance education students.

Assessment Assignments: 30% - Examination (3 hours): 70%

Prescribed texts

To be advised

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