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Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

The purpose of this course is to study how high-level languages can be implemented on a computer.

Objectives
1. To give students a detailed understanding of the issues related to language translation.

2. To have students apply software engineering techniques learnt in earlier courses to produce a compiler for a special language and architecture.
Content
1. Introduction to the theory of grammars
2. High level languages and their compilers
3. Lexical analysis
4. Syntactic analysis
5. Semantic analysis
6. Object code generation
7. Optimisation
8. Compiling Advanced Language Features
Replacing Course(s)
N/A
Transition
N/A
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
SENG1120 and one of COMP2270 or ELEC2700.
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Workshop
Assessment Items
Examination: Formal
A final examination held according to the university exam timetable at the end of semester.
Presentations - Individual
A short presentation to the class on a selected or allocated topic - as per course outline.
Projects
A major project submitted in several (possibly cummulative) parts as per course outline.
Contact Hours
Workshop: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Seminar: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for COMP3290