CS 350 - Systems Programming

5 CR

This course provides an introduction to system-level software development. Students will learn low-level programming in languages like C and assembly, explore operating systems, delve into security measures, and optimize system performance. The course provides hands-on experience in designing device drivers and mastering parallel programming.

Prerequisite(s): CS 300 with C or above

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate a solid understanding of fundamental principles in systems programming, including operating systems, hardware interaction, and system-level software.
Apply low-level programming languages such as C or assembly to develop system software and perform hardware-level tasks.
Analyze and optimize the performance of system software, identifying bottlenecks and efficiency improvements.
Design and implement system-level software components, including device drivers, file systems, and memory management.
Implement concurrency control mechanisms and synchronization techniques for multi-threaded and parallel programming.

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