Syllabus effective till December 2004

Software is an important component of a computer system. The objective of this course is to introduce the various aspects of computer software. It covers wide range of software related topics which include programming language concepts, system software tools such as Assembler, Compiler, Linkers, Loaders and Operating System. Software engineering is an emerging discipline which deals with several approaches to reliable software development. It has 5 blocks, Block I deals with introduction of algorithm, basic components of programming languages, types of software an introduction to compilers and assemblers and graphic user interface. Block2 introduces principles of operating system, i.e. process management memory management, and file system. Block 3 and 4 deals with the philosophy of UNIX Operating System, Shell Programming, System Administration, Vi editor and other command level details of UNIX. Block 5 deals with the principles of software Engineering, software development, analysis and maintenance and introduction to a CASE tool.