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15-213/18-243 Introduction to Computer Systems
| Spring 2011 |
| Lecture 1: Gregory Kesden, TR 6:30-7:50, GHC 4401 |
| Lecture 2: Anthony Rowe, TR 1:30-2:50, GHC 4401 |
| 12 units |
This course provides a programmer's view of how computer systems
execute programs, store information, and communicate. It enables
students to become more effective programmers, especially in dealing
with issues of performance, portability and robustness. It also serves
as a foundation for courses on compilers, networks, operating systems,
and computer architecture, where a deeper understanding of systems-level
issues is required. Topics covered include: machine-level code and its
generation by optimizing compilers, performance evaluation and
optimization, computer arithmetic, memory organization and management,
networking technology and protocols, and supporting concurrent
computation.
Syllabus (pdf) (includes rules on cheating, late assignments etc.)
Prerequisite: 15-123 Effective Programming in C and UNIX
What's New?
- The final exam is not open book.
Course Material
| Schedule |
Lecture schedule, slides, recitation notes, readings, and code |
| Assignments |
Details of assignments, due dates, and policies |
| Exams |
Information about quizzes, exams, and final |
| Lab Machines |
Instructions for using the lab machines |
| Resources |
Additional course resources |
Course Information
| Lectures (split) |
Lecture 1: TR 6:30-7:50 GHC 4401
Lecture 2: TR 1:30-2:50 GHC 4401 |
| Recitations |
Section A: Mon 9:30-10:20, WEH 5302
Section B: Mon 10:30-11:20, WEH 5302
Section C: Mon 11:30-12:20, WEH 5302
Section D: Mon 12:30-1:20, WEH 5302
Section E: Mon 1:30-2:20, WEH 5302
Section F: Mon 11:30-12:20, WEH 6423
Section G: Mon 12:30-1:20, WEH 6423
Section H: Mon 1:30-2:20, WEH 6423
Section I: Mon 2:30-3:20, WEH 6423
Section J: Mon 3:30-4:20, WEH 6423 |
| Office Hours |
Sunday - Thursday, 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Wean Hall 5207 Cluster |
| Textbooks |
Randal E. Bryant and David R. O'Hallaron,
Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective, 2nd ed, Prentice Hall, 2011
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Brian W. Kernighan and Dennis M. Ritchie,
The C Programming Language, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall, 1988
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| Credit |
12 units |
| Grading |
Exams - 60% (final exam - 30%, 2 mid-terms - 15% each)
Labs - 40%
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| Labs |
There are 7 labs not evenly weighted |
| Midterms |
There are 2 midterm exams, in class:
Exam 1, Chapters 1-3, 5-6, weight: 1/4 of the exam grade
Exam 2, Chapters 7-11, weight: 1/4 of the exam grade
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| Final |
There is a final exam:
weight: 1/2 of the exam grade |
| Home |
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~213 |
| Questions |
Email to 15-213-staff@cs |
| Blackboard |
Not used |
| Directory |
/afs/cs/academic/class/15213-s11/ |
Instructors
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