GCO3813

UNIX systems programming

May not be 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; 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 via modem is compulsory for distance education students.

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

Prescribed texts

To be advised

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