Mainframe Programming in Assembler

Garant předmětu:

Lecturer:

Tutor:

Supervisor:

Department of Mathematics

Synopsis:

In this course the basics of programming in z/OS are explained namely the programming in assembler. Basic instructions, macros, I/O operations, DLL library loading and some other topics are discussed.

Requirements:

Basic operations with the mainframe on the level of the course Introduction to the mainframe.

Syllabus of lectures:

1. Introduction to assembler

2. Structure of instructions

3. Data types

4. Inputs and outputs

5. Data conversions

6. Tables and loops

7. Logical operations

8. Subroutines

9.-10. Macros

11.-12. Dynamic modules

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Study Objective:

Knowledge:

Structure of the assembler instructions, data types, inputs and outputs, data conversions, tables and loops, logical operations, subroutines, macros, dynamic modules.

Skills:

Student will learn how to write simple programs in assembleru for the system z/OS. The student will be able to easier understand specialize training courses of software developing companies.

Study materials:

Key references:

K. McQuillen, A. Prince, MVS Assembler Language, 1987, Mike Murach.

Recommended references:

IBM, IBM System/370, Principles of Operation, IBM, 1975.

Media and tools:

Computer lab, mainframe account.

Note:

Further information:

No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Aplikace informatiky v přírodních vědách (elective course)
• Matematické inženýrství (elective course)
• Matematická informatika (elective course)