Compiler Construction (COMP30330)

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General

Credits:

Level:

Semester:

Semester Two

Subject:

Computer Science

School:

Computer Science & Informatics

Module Coordinator:

Dr Arthur Cater

This course will provide a theoretical and practical introduction to how the compilers and interpreters that underpin modern programming languages work.The course will cover basic principles and techniques such as: scanning, parsing, semantic analysis, code generation, and run-time organisation. Further, the student will explore some more advanced topics, such as optimisation techniques, garbage collection, concurrency, operational semantics, or security. In addition to the theoretical component, the course will also include one or more case study. It will also include a significant practical component that will cover the implementation of various techniques and the use of modern tool support, such as the ANTLR and JavaCC parser generators.

Outcomes

The student will:· Be able to read and understand the syntax and semantic descriptions of a language.· Understand the basic theories and techniques that underpin the design and implementation of compilers and interpreters.· Have practical experience in implementing some of those techniques through (relatively) simple examples.· Understand how key language features are implemented, with a view to better understanding programming language design choices and trade-offs, and consequently become a more effective high-level-language programmer.

Workload

	Hrs/Semester
Lectures	24
Practical	24
Autonomous Student Learning	72
Total Workload	120

Assessment

	% of Final Grade	Timing
Assignment: Assignment 1	10	Week 4
Assignment: Assignment 2	20	Week 8
Assignment: Assignment 3	20	Week 12
Examination: Final Exam	50	2 hour End of Semester Exam

Resits

Resit Opportunities

No resit

Remediation

Students must repeat the module.

Dependencies

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Availability

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates only to 2010/2011, and is subject to change.

Lectures	Semester 2 Offering 1	Thu: 11:00-11:50 (Sem2: All Weeks)
Lectures	Semester 2 Offering 1	Tue: 12:00-12:50 (Sem2: All Weeks)
Practical	Semester 2 Offering 1	Tue: 16:00-17:50 (Sem2: All Weeks)
Practical	Semester 2 Offering 2	Wed: 09:00-10:50 (Sem2: All Weeks)

Curricular information is subject to change

Last SISWeb sync date: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:03:39 +0000

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