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2519 (v.15) Systems Programming and Design 251


 

Area:

Department of Computing

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

1922 (v.6) Software Technology 152 or any previous version
AND
10163 (v.8) Introduction to Programming Environments 152 or any previous version

Syllabus:

The past through example. Unix Operating System. Shells. Regular Expressions. Unix File System. Managing a Unix system. Perl. System Calls. CGI Bin Programming.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will gain an understanding of systems programming with special emphasis on becoming more productive in a Unix environment. Students will also gain an understanding of system maintenance, CGI-bin programming and the systems programming language Perl.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Systems Programming and Design 251 Course Notes.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed text.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 35%. Final Examination 65%.

Field of Education:

 31300 Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  
2004Miri Sarawak CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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