Note: although not technically required as prerequisites, it is strongly recommended that students take CSIS 420 - Structures of Programming Languages and especially CSIS 360 - Computer Architecture & Assembly Programming the previous fall.

Required

• Parsons, Thomas W. 1992. Introduction to Compiler Construction. New York, New York: W.H. Freeman and Company, ISBN 0-7167-8261-8.

Recommended

• Aho, A.V., and Ullman, J.D. 1995. Foundations of Computer Science C Edition. New York, New York: W.H. Freeman and Company, ISBN 0-7167-8284-7.

• Students will understand the phases of the compilation process and be able to describe the purpose and implementation approach of each phase.
• Give students practical exposure to aspects of theoretical computer science including Languages, Grammars, and Machines.
• Exercise and reinforce prior programming knowledge with a non-trivial programming project to construct a compiler. Lexical analysis, parsing, and intermediate code-generation will be completed.

The course involves a significant programming project - implementing a compiler for a simple programming language. The project will build the compiler as a series of phases and you must keep pace with the project in order to be successful in this course. The project draws heavily on much of what you have learned thus far and will stretch your programming skills. You are free to choose the language you will use for the programming project. We will be generating code for the Java virtual machine.

The course will include regular homework and programming assignments (please see my comments on collaboration and programming). There will be NO CREDIT given for late assignments (without an excused absence) - turn in as much as you can.

Reading assignments should be completed before the lecture covering the material. Not all reading material will be covered in the lectures, but you will be responsible for the material on homework and exams. Quizes over the assigned reading may be given at any time.

If you have specific physical, psychiatric, or learning disabilities and require accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Office as early as possible so that your learning needs may be appropriately met. You will need to provide current documentation of your disability to the Disability Services Office. For more information, go to ds.georgefox.edu or contact Rick Muthiah, Dean of the Center for Teaching and Learning (ext. 2314)

The final grade will be based on:

• 65% Homework & Programming Assignments
• 5% Reading Quizes
• 15% Midterm
• 15% Final