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Systems Programming CMPT 201 (4)

An introduction to a UNIX-like application-OS interface from a programmer's perspective. Introduces operating systems and their interfaces for user-level programs. Students learn how to programmatically interact with an OS efficiently, correctly, and securely. Topics include: command-line tools, programming with memory, processes, threads, IPC, as well as basics of OS security. Prerequisite: (CMPT 125 or CMPT 135) and MACM 101, both with a minimum grade of C-. Students who have taken CMPT 300 first may not then take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D101 Brian Fraser
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D102 Brian Fraser
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D103 Brian Fraser
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D104 Brian Fraser
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D105 Brian Fraser
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D106 Brian Fraser
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D200 Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D201 Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D202 Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D203 Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby