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CPSC 320 — Programming Languages — Fall 2016
This page summarises information about CPSC 320.
- Breaking News
- 2016-10-19
- Midterm I postponed.
- Prerequisites
- A grade of C− or better in cpsc 242 and cpsc 200; or permission of instructor.
- Course Content
- This course is a general introduction to programming languages. It covers the fundamental concepts, evolution, design principles, and techniques for specifying syntax and semantics, data types, memory models, control structures, name binding, abstraction mechanisms, parameter passing, programming paradigms, and pragmatic evaluation of programming languages. Specific languages are addressed mainly through student presentations and laboratory work.
- References
- Recommended: R. W. Sebesta Programming Languages, ed. 10 or 11, Pearson.
- Lecture slides posted on the website.
- Reading list posted on the website.
- Self-directed Web and Library search for literature on specific languages.
- There is no required text.
- Times
- Lectures are Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am to 11:20am
- There is also an 80 minute lab scheduled for Monday evenings at 18:30.
- Handouts
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Handout Dates 2016-09-12 Course Syllabus - Language presentations
- Each student team (normally 2–3 people) selects a different programming language approved by the course instructor and organizes a hands-on tutorial session in the lab. The presentation should include enough tutorial material for the class to actively participate. It must highlight the important characterisitcs of the chosen language.
- Accommodations
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Students in this course who, because of a disability, may have a need for special academic accommodations should discuss this with the instructor, or contact the Access Resource Centre located in the Teaching & Learning Building in Room 10-1048.
- Grading Scheme and Dates:
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What When Value First Class Wed, Sep 07 Thanksgiving Mon, Oct 10 Last Drop Day Thu, Oct 27 Midterm I Mon, Oct 24
Mon, Oct 3125% Mid Semester Break Thu, Nov 10 Remembrance Day Fri, Nov 11 Course Evaluation Mon, Nov 21 Midterm II Wed, Nov 23 25% Last Class Wed, Nov 30 Language Presentation 20% Class Participation 10% Homework & Quizzes 20%
Important information will be posted here from time to time.
