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Course Description
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Course Name
Compilers
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Host University
Queen Mary, University of London
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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UK Credits
15 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Credits: 15.0
Overlap: None
Prerequisite: ECS401 ECS414 ECS421In this module, the students will learn how modern compilers work. A compiler is a tool for translating computer programs written in a higher-level programming language (such as Java or C) to a lower-level language or machine code. Major components of a compiler are lexical and syntactic analysis, semantic analysis, code generation and optimization. The module will provide an introduction to a range of concepts in programming language design and implementation, including runtime organization, memory management, assembler, linker, loader, static vs dynamic types and scopes, compilers vs interpreters, just-in-time compilation, bootstrapping, data-flow analysis, and link-time optimizations. The coursework includes 3-5 programming assignments, each of which builds a different component of the compiler. The students are encouraged to work in small teams. At the end of the semester, each team will have implemented a working (albeit simple) compiler from basic blocks and templates provided. Most students find it very rewarding experience.
Assessment: 50.0% Examination, 50.0% Coursework
Level: 6
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