Course Overview

The objectives of this course include:

• To present an overview of several different paradigms of programming
• To give some experience in writing programs in different languages
• To introduce the concepts of syntax-directed translation, programming language semantics, parsing, and others.

Syllabus

The course schedule is based on a 16-week semester. Minor changes, as in the exact dates when topics will be started, are subject to change.

Grading Policy

The midterm and final will each count 20%, and homework 10%. The remaining 50% will be programming projects in the different languages to be studied.

Office Hours

I will be available for questions after class, from 4-5pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. At other times, if I'm in my office, I'll answer your questions or we can agree on some other time to meet.