King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
Information and Computer Science Department
Fall 1998 (981)
ICS 331: System Software
Instructor: |
Dr. Talal Maghrabi | Office: 22 - 101 Phone: 4698 |
Meeting Time: |
8:30 - 9:45 A. M. (U. T) | Room: 24 - 244 |
Office Hours*: |
10:00 - 11:00 A. M. (U) | 9:00 - 11:00 A. M. (M) |
* If these hours are not suitable for you, you can call 3900 for an appointment
Textbook: System Software: An Introduction to Systems Programming, By. L. Beck, 1996, 3rd Ed.
Grading Policy:
Quizzes |
10% |
Midterm Exam (Oct. 11) | 20% |
Homework |
10% |
Final Exam | 35% |
Programming Assignments (3) |
25% |
Course Outline
Chapter |
Title |
# of Lectures |
1 |
Introduction |
2 |
2 |
Assemblers |
10 |
3 |
Loaders and Linkers |
6 |
4 |
Macro Processors |
5 |
5 |
Introduction to Compilers |
5 |
Important Notes:
1) Attendance is taken at the beginning of the class.
2) A 0.5 mark will be deducted for every absence.
3) Two late attendance are considered one absence.
4) Six unexcused absences will result in a 'DN' grade.
5) A 10% penalty will be applied to any assignment not submitted before or in class.
6) Late assignment will not be accepted after 24 hours from its due date.