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CPSC 320 — Programming Languages — Fall 2019
This page summarises information about CPSC 320 in Fall 2019.
- Breaking News
- 2019-12-09
- Homework now has a due date.
- 2019-12-05
- This page updated.
- Lecture Notes updated on Blackboard
- 2019-11-03
- Homework updated. Questions 4–5 now due.
- 2019-11-03
- Lecture Notes updated on Blackboard
- 2019-10-16
- Lecture Notes updated on Blackboard
- 2019-09-23
- Corrections to Question 3 posted.
- 2019-08-31
- Classes start Wednesday, September 4th. The first class will be short because I need to be elsewhere at 16:30.
- 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 Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:00pm to 5:20pm
- Handouts
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Handout Dates 2019-09-06 Course Syllabus Compiler schematic - 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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Midterm II marks will be calculated as described in class.What When Value First Class Wed, Sep 4 Thanksgiving Mon, Oct 14 Midterm I Fri, Oct 18 25% Last Drop Day Thu, Oct 25 Remembrance Day Mon, Nov 11 Course Evaluation Wed, Nov 27 Midterm II Cancelled 25% Last Class Fri, Nov 29 Language Presentation late Nov 20% Class Participation 10% Homework & Quizzes 20%
Important information will be posted here from time to time.
