CSc 4340/6340. Introduction to Compilers
Fall 2004, MW 5.30 to 7.10 PM, 400-Classroom South
Computer Number: 85154/85155

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:
  1. To introduce the student to compiling techniques.
  2. To build a compiler.
Textbooks
  1. 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:
  1. 3 Exams (20% each)
  2. 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.