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CPSC 320 — Programming Languages — Fall 2024
Prerequisites
A grade of C−
or better in cpsc 242
and cpsc 200;
or permission of instructor.
This page summarises information about CPSC 320.
- Breaking News
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Important information will be posted here from time to time.
- 2024-06-13
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Web page created.
- 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.
- Rooms and Hours
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Time:
M W F
09:30–
10:20.
Room:
5-174.
Office: T&L 10-2060.
Office Hours:
See
David’s schedule.
Can also be arranged by e-mail.
- Course Content
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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
- Required: R. W. Sebesta Programming
Languages, ed. 11 or 12, Pearson.
- Lecture slides posted on the website.
- Reading list posted on the website.
- Self-directed Web and Library search for literature on specific languages.
- Handouts
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- 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
- Grading Scheme and Dates:
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| What | When | Value |
| First Class | 2024-09-04 | |
| Thanksgiving | 2024-10-14 | |
| Last Drop Day | 2024-10-26 | |
| Midterm I | 2024-10-11 | 25% |
| Remembrance Day | 2024-11-11 | |
| Midterm II | 2024-11-22 | 25% |
| Last Class | 2024-12-05 | |
| Language Presentation | |
20% |
| Class Participation | |
10% |
| Homework & Quizzes | |
20% |
