CSCI0300
Fundamentals of Computer Systems
Fall 2025
Covers fundamental concepts, principles, and abstractions that underlie the design and engineering of computer systems. Students will learn how a computer works, how to write safe and performant systems software, and what systems abstractions support today’s complex, high-performance systems developed in industry. Specific topics include machine organization, systems programming and performance, key concepts of operating systems, isolation, security, virtualization, concurrent programming, and the basics of distributed systems. Combined lectures, labs, and several hands-on projects involving programming exercises in C/C++. Prerequisites: CSCI 0160, 0180, 0190, or 0200; or permission of the instructor.
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| Meets: | TTh 1pm-2:20pm Location TBD |
| Exam: | If an exam is scheduled for the final exam period, it will be held: |
| CRN: | 18186 |
Spring 2026
As above
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| Meets: | TTh 1pm-2:20pm Location TBD |
| Exam: | If an exam is scheduled for the final exam period, it will be held: |
| CRN: | 26688 |
