? Credit Points : 10  ? SCQF Level : 9  ? Acronym : INF-3-CT

This course describes the phases of a modern programming language compiler with an emphasis on widely-used techniques. The course project will require students to implement fragments of a compiler for an imperative programming language.

? Pre-requisites : Successful completion of Year 2 of an Informatics Single or Combined Degree, or equivalent by permission of the School.

Home subject area

Programming Languages and Techniques, (School of Informatics, Schedule O)

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 07/01/2008 14:00 14:50 Room 7.18, David Hume Tower Central

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Monday 14:00 14:50 Central Lecture Thursday 14:00 14:50 Central

Understanding of the processes involved in compilation, and knowledge of the techniques applied.

Analysis of compilation tasks.

Implementation of compilation algorithms.

Written examination 75%
Assessed assignments 25%

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST May - - 2 hour(s) 2ND August - - 2 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mr James Bathgate
Tel : (0131 6)50 4094
Email : james.bathgate@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Perdita Stevens
Tel : (0131 6)50 5195
Email : perdita.stevens@ed.ac.uk

Course Website : http://www.inf.ed.ac.uk/teaching/courses/

School Website : http://www.informatics.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/