CSc 4340/6340. Introduction to Compilers
Fall 2004,
MW 5.30 to 7.10 PM, 400-Classroom South
Computer Number: 85154/85155
- Instructor:
Dr. Raj Sunderraman
- Office: 34 Peachtree Street, Suite 1452
- Office Hrs: MW 4:30-5:30 p.m.
- Office Phone: 404-651-0672
- E-mail: raj at cs dot gsu dot edu
Catalog Description:
Survey of topics related to compiler design, including
parsing, table processing, code generation, and
optimization.
Pre-requisite: CSc 4330/6330.
If you do not have the prerequisites
(or equivalents from another university) shown on your GSU records,
you may be dropped from class at any time.
Since all projects and assignments in this course will be developed in Java,
proficiency in Java is essential.
Course Overview:
This course has two main objectives:
- To introduce the student to compiling techniques.
- To build a compiler.
Textbooks
- Modern Compiler Implementation in Java, Second Edition, Andrew W. Appel
with Jens Palsberg, Cambridge University Press, 2002.
Grading Policy:
The grading will be based on the following components:
- 3 Exams (20% each)
- Programming Projects (40%)
Policy on Academic Honesty:
Last Date for Withdrawal
Friday, October 15, 2004.
Attendance
Daily attendance is strongly encouraged.
Any student missing a lesson is responsible for all material
assigned or covered in class during his or her absence.
Other Disruptive classroom behavior will not be tolerated.
See the student catalog for more information.
Class participation is strongly encouraged,
please ask questions, make comments.
Disclaimer
This syllabus represents a general plan for the course and deviations from
this plan may be necessary during the duration of the course.