Computer Languages, Grammars, and Translators

Undergraduate

Pragmatic and theoretical aspects of grammars, recognizers, and translators for computer languages will be discussed. The topics covered will include regular languages and context-free languages, including parsers and parser generators for such languages. Attribute grammars, syntax-directed translation, interpreters and compilers will also be discussed. (Prerequisite: COMP-1000 and COMP-2120.) (3 lecture hours and 1.5 laboratory hours a week)