System programming

School / Prep
ENSEIRB-MATMECA
ECTS
2.5 credits

Internal code

ET7IF210

Description

This course focuses on the effective use of the programming tools available in a UNIX-type operating system. While knowledge of the mechanisms implemented is essential, it is also necessary to be able to use the tools which are in fact the concrete expression of these concepts. The System Programming course therefore focuses on showing students how a system is actually programmed.

CIIntegrated courses11h
TIIndividual work11h
PRACTICAL WORKPractical work16h

Mandatory prerequisites

Using a UNIX system
Programming in C language

Syllabus

Topics covered include :

The file system (implementation principles and interface)
Processes

Creation
Synchronization
Recovery

Inter-process communications:

Communication pipes
Shared memory

Signals
Threads
Inter-flock synchronization tools

Semaphores
Locks
Condition variables and monitors

Further information

Bibliography

Support de cours distribué en début de cours
Méthodologie de la programmation en langage C, Achille Braquelaire, Masson
Programmation du système UNIX, M.BACH, Dunod
Programmtion sous Unix, JM Rifflet, Ediscience
Communication sous Unix, JM Rifflet, Ediscience

Initial assessment / Main session

Type of assessment	Nature of assessment	Duration (in minutes)	Number of tests	Evaluation coefficient	Eliminatory evaluation mark	Remarks
Final inspection	Written	120		0.66
Semester assessment	Minutes	160	2	0.33

Second chance / Catch-up session

Type of assessment	Nature of assessment	Duration (in minutes)	Number of tests	Evaluation coefficient	Eliminatory evaluation mark	Remarks
Final test	Proctored homework	90		0.66		without document calculator allowed
Semester test	Minutes	160	2	0.33

System programming

School / Prep

ECTS