Computer Engineering
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course General Introduction Information

Course Code: YAZ302
Course Name: System Programming
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
6
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requirement:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. HALİS ALTUN
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. Halis ALTUN
Course Assistants:

Course Purpose and Content

Course Objectives: - Introduction of system software development methods and system software development tools.

- Compatibility of computer architecture with software components and examining the factors affecting software performance.

- Teaching system software development processes with sample applications.
Course Content: - Advanced C language basics.

- Examining the factors affecting software performance.

- Program development processes: Analysis of compile and link processes.

- Programming in symbolic language (assembler).

- Parallel programming: Multi-thread applications, distributed parallel applications.

- Performance issues in parallel programs.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Develops system software in C language.
2) Uses ready-made libraries in complex applications.
3) Explains the relationship between computer architecture and programming languages.
4) The operating system knows shell commands.
5) Programs in symbolic language.
6) Knows parallel programming.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Use of C language in system software, commonly used methods (conventions).
2) Program compilation and linking operations. Creating Makefile. Use of ready-made libraries.
3) Sistem çağrıları ve C kütüphaneleri ile performans karşılaştırmaları.
4) File systems, shortcut (link) and directory files.
5) Application development with commonly used system calls (use of stat, opendir, readdir/closedir).
6) Analysis of other system calls and their use in applications.
7) Shell programming and redirection.
8) Use of signals, fork and exec calls
9) Symbolic language programming - 1 (assembler): Input and local variables
10) Symbolic language programming - 2 (assembler): Subroutines (procedures) and register spilling
11) Programming in symbolic language - 3 (assembler): Address variables (pointers)
12) Symbolic language programming - 4 (assembler): Branching and conditional branching
13) Parallel programming (Threads)
14) Parallel programming: Programming in the server client model

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Wray, J. Greenfield, R. Bannatyne, “Using Microprocessors and Microcomputers”, Prentice-Hall
Beck, “System Software”, Addison Wesley
D.H. Marcellus, “Systems Programming for Small Computers”, Prentice Hall
References: Silberschatz, et al., “Operating System Concepts”, Addison-Wesley

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Medium 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8) Knowledge of the global and societal impacts of engineering practices on priority issues such as health, environment and safety and contemporary issues; knowledge of the legal aspects of engineering solutions. awareness of the consequences
9) Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and knowledge about sustainable development.
11) Ability to design systems to meet desired needs
12) Ability to apply basic sciences in the field of computer engineering
13) Ability to implement designs by experiments
14) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Anlatım
Bireysel çalışma ve ödevi
Course
Homework

Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Homework

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 3 % 20
Homework Assignments 3 % 20
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Aktiviteye Hazırlık Aktivitede Harçanan Süre Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Homework Assignments 3 10 30
Quizzes 3 6 18
Midterms 1 15 15
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 167