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INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES AND COMPILERS

COMPSCI 536
Course Description

Introduction to the theory and practice of compiler design. Comparison of features of several programming languages and their implications for implementation techniques. Several programming projects required.

Prerequisties

COMPSCI/ECE 354 and (COMP SCI 367 or COMPSCI 400 ) or graduate/professional standing or declared in the Capstone Certificate in Computer Sciences for Professionals

Satisfies
Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.21

5.45% from Historical

Completion Rate
90.63%

-1.44% from Historical

A Rate
41.41%

39.13% from Historical

Class Size
128

58.51% from Historical

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