BCA Syllabus – System Software

5.2 System Software

Third Year          Part III Group A                 Fifth Semester                Subject Code:   

Unit - 1

Introduction to system software and machine Architecture – Simplified instructional Computer – Traditional machines – RISC Machines - Assemblers: Basic assembler functions, machine dependent and machine independent assemblers features – Assemblers design options.

Unit - 2

Loader and Linkers:  Basic Loader functions, machine dependent and machine independent loader features – Loader design options.

Unit - 3

Macro Processors: Basic Macro Processor functions – machine independent Macro Processor features – Macro Processor design options.

Unit - 4

Compliers: Basic Complier functions – machine independent Complier features – Complier design options.

Unit - 5

Other System Software: Database Managements Systems – Text Editors – Interactive Debugging Systems

TEXT BOOK :

1. System Software An Introduction to System Programming by Leland L. Beck,  Addison-Wesley Publication

            Chapters: 1 – 5, 7 (Without Implementation Examples).