This course introduces software tools that are used for building applications and in the software development process. Students will be exposed to the layers between a programming language, the operating system, and the CPU. The course covers the following topics:

• ANSI-C (stdio, pointers, memory management, overview of ANSI-C libraries)

• Shell programming under Unix (Bourne shell, filters and pipes)

All the above topics will be applied in practical programming assignments. Prerequisite: EECS 1030 3.0 with a grade of C+ or better (general 2nd-year prerequisite)

• Section A: Mondays and Fridays, 11:00am - 12:00pm, CSE 111