A290: UNIX and C

The course is designed to provide a brief introduction to UNIX and the C programming language. This will include the coverage of command line UNIX, the emacs text editor, the GNU compilers, and introductory C. The coverage of C will consist of basic syntax, loops, functions (including basic recursion), pointers, arrays, strings, structs, I/O, and an assortment of system libraries. The UNIX coverage will focus on a command line oriented environment, though the X windowing system will be introduced. The emphasis will be on commonly used utilities, such as file system navigation and manipulation, text manipulation, and development oriented utilities.

Office Hours:

• Tuesday: 14:00 until 15:30 LH 415
• Thursday: 14:00 until 16:00 LH 415
• By Appointment

Helpful Links:

• The course syllabus (pdf)
• ANSI C reference card
• UNIX reference card
• Several UNIX references linked from the CSGSA pages
• eBook on the Linux Development Environment
• make tutorial
• GDB tutorial
• GDB manual
• Emacs reference card
• IU Knowledge Base emacs reference
• Emacs manual
• Useful lines in .emacs file
• Binky Pointer video
• Final Lab

Schedule:

(Last updated: Thu Feb 26 09:24:14 2009)

This schedule will be revised throughout the semester, so check back frequently! Also, keep in mind that the schedule is open to change. If we need to spend more time on a topic, we will.

All homework and readings will be posted on this schedule, complete with due dates. Readings posted on a given class day are expected to be read by that class day! All labs will be posted here as well. Supplementary material will be posted here, but will also be given a link at the top of the page.