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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
D100 Jianliang Wu
May 11 – Aug 10, 2026: Mon, Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jianliang Wu
May 11 – Aug 10, 2026: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jianliang Wu
May 11 – Aug 10, 2026: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jianliang Wu
May 11 – Aug 10, 2026: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jianliang Wu
May 11 – Aug 10, 2026: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jianliang Wu
May 11 – Aug 10, 2026: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jianliang Wu
May 11 – Aug 10, 2026: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby