COP-3402 Systems Software (2024)

All assignments are individual assignments. Please see Core Policy Statements for policies about academic integrity.

• Due before the following lecture at 11:59 AM (in the morning before the noon lecture).
  • For example, homework 15 (hw15) is assigned in lecture 17 on 10/15 and due the following lecture (18) on 10/17 by 11:59 AM.
• Submit via webcourses.
• Graded for genuine effort, not 100% accuracy.
• Homework answers are reviewed in the following lecture, so late homework receives 0pt.

• Due on the date in the schedule by the end of day Orlando time, i.e., 11:59 PM
• Must make an initial submission by the due date
  • No submission by the due date results in 0pt with no opportunity for resubmission
• Submitted projects can also be resubmitted any time up until the final exam for a 0.5pt deduction per project
• Examples:
  • A student submits the myls project on 10/03, after the due date. The project receives a 0 with no opportunity to resubmit
  • A students submits the myls project on 10/01 by the due date. The projects recieves only 2 out of 6pt. The student resubmits a fully-working project on 11/19 and gets 5.5 out of 6pt, full credit minus the 0.5pt late penalty.
  • A student submits a fully-working myls project by the due date on 10/01 and gets 6 out of 6pt with no late penalty.
• Submit via git on eustis

• Material from homework, projects, and lectures
  • Final is cumulative but focused on second-half material
• In-class review the lecture before the exam
• Eight double-sided pages of reasonably-sized notes
• Mid-term held during class
• Final held during finals week

• Examples of participation
  • Showing up to class
  • Asking or answering questions during class
  • Participating in class discussions on edstem
  • Seeking help during office hours

• Listen for project opportunities during lectures or propose a bonus project idea
• Must demonstrate code and running examples during office hours before the final exam.
• Up to 6pt
• See instructor for more details

https://webcourses.ucf.edu

Please see Webcourses@UCF Support for help.

• Connect to eustis via ssh:

  ssh NID@eustis.eecs.ucf.edu

  where NID is your UCF NID, e.g., ab123456.

• Enter your NID password. Alternatively, setup an ssh key.

Note: eustis is only accessible on campus or via VPN.

External guides

https://edstem.org

You will receive an invitation to join the class discussion board in the second week of classes.

The digital versions of the course textbooks are available for free through the UCF Libraries. Accessing the textbook requires that you authenticate (log in) with your NID. You are permitted to read the textbook online and/or download content to read offline. If PDF downloads are available for your book, this method is recommended to ensure uninterrupted access to the content. Any unauthorized sharing of the textbook content is in violation of the license agreement between the publisher and university. The license permits access to this textbook for current UCF students, staff, and faculty only. Contact your librarian if you have any questions.

Notice in the first circle that it tells you how many PDF pages can be downloaded per day. It starts at 164 per day, then resets after 24 hours.

Scroll down and see the next circled area. This is where you find the Download PDF links. Do those. Do NOT do the "Read Online" or "Download Book" options on the left (as these options prevent other students from using the eBook).

Thanks to Lily Dubach for getting students book access and providing the instructions above.

• (Dragon Book) Compilers: Principles, Techniques, & Tools, Second Edition by Alfred V. Aho, Monica S. Lam, Ravi Sethi, and Jeffrey D. Ullman. Addison Wesley, 2007
• The Practice of Programming by Brian W. Kernighan and Rob Pike.
• The Definitive ANTLR 4 Reference Second Edition by Terence Parr, 2013.
• Advanced Compiler Design and Implementation by Steven Muchnich. Morgan Kaufman, 1997
• Modern Compiler Implementation in C by Andrew Appel. Cambridge University Press, 1998
• Compiler Construction: Principles and Practice by Kenneth C. Louden, PWS, 1997
• Concepts of Programming Languages, 8th Edition by Robert W. Sebesta. Addison Wesley, 2010.

• Labs provide additional support and content to ensure student success this semester and will provide
  • Further detail about concepts covered in lecture
  • Introduction to some content not shown in lecture
  • Lecture Review
  • Additional time for Q&A at the end of lab

The Center for Academic Integrity (CAI) defines academic integrity asa commitment, even in the face of adversity, to five fundamentalvalues: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. Fromthese values flow principles of behavior that enable academiccommunities to translate ideals into action.http://academicintegrity.org/

UCF Creed: Integrity, scholarship, community, creativity, and excellence are the core values that guide our conduct, performance, and decisions.

1. Integrity: I will practice and defend academic and personal honesty.
2. Scholarship: I will cherish and honor learning as a fundamental purpose of my membership in the UCF community.
3. Community: I will promote an open and supportive campus environment by respecting the rights and contributions of every individual.
4. Creativity: I will use my talents to enrich the human experience.
5. Excellence: I will strive toward the highest standards of performance in any endeavor I undertake.

The following definitions of plagiarism and misuse of sources comefrom the Council of Writing Program Administratorshttp://wpacouncil.org/node/9 and have been adopted by UCF'sDepartment of Writing & Rhetoric.

Plagiarism

In an instructional setting, plagiarism occurs when a writer deliberately uses someone else's language, ideas, or other original (not common-knowledge) material without acknowledg­ing its source. This definition applies to texts published in print or on-line, to manuscripts, and to the work of other student writers.

Misuse of Sources

A student who attempts (even if clumsily) to identify and credit his or her source, but who misuses a specific citation format or incorrectly uses quotation marks or other forms of identifying material taken from other sources, has not plagiarized. Instead, such a student should be considered to have failed to cite and document sources appropri­ately.

Responses to Academic Dishonesty, Plagiarism, or Cheating

Unauthorized Use of Class Materials

There are many fraudulent websites claiming to offer study aids to students but are actually cheat sites. They encourage students to upload course materials, such as test questions, individual assignments, and examples of graded material. Such materials are the intellectual property of instructors, the university, or publishers and may not be distributed without prior authorization. Students who engage in such activity are in violation of academic conduct standards and may face penalties.

Unauthorized Use of Class Notes

In-Class Recording Policy

Outside of the notetaking and recording services offered by Student Accessibility Services, the creation of an audio or video recording of all or part of a class for personal use is allowed only with the advance and explicit written consent of the instructor. Such recordings are only acceptable in the context of personal, private studying and notetaking and are not authorized to be shared with anyone without the separate written approval of the instructor.

Emergencies on campus are rare, but if one should arise in our class, we will all need to work together. Everyone should be aware of the surroundings and familiar with some basic safety and security concepts.

• In case of an emergency, dial 911 for assistance.
• Every UCF classroom contains an emergency procedure guide posted on a wall near the door. Please make a note of the guide's physical location and consider reviewing the online version at http://emergency.ucf.edu/emergency_guide.html.
• Familiarize yourself with evacuation routes from each of your classrooms and have a plan for finding safety in case of an emergency. (Insert class-specific details if appropriate)
• If there is a medical emergency during class, we may need to access a first aid kit or AED (Automated External Defibrillator). To learn where those items are located in this building, see http://www.ehs.ucf.edu/AEDlocations-UCF (click on link from menu on left). (insert class specific information if appropriate)
• To stay informed about emergency situations, sign up to receive UCF text alerts by going to my.ucf.edu and logging in. Click on "Student Self Service" located on the left side of the screen in the tool bar, scroll down to the blue "Personal Information" heading on your Student Center screen, click on "UCF Alert", fill out the information, including your e-mail address, cell phone number, and cell phone provider, click "Apply" to save the changes, and then click "OK."
• If you have a special need related to emergency situations, please speak with me during office hours.
• Consider viewing this video (https://youtu.be/NIKYajEx4pk) about how to manage an active shooter situation on campus or elsewhere.