Introduction to Program Translation
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 10
- Teaching semesters
- Autumn
- Course code
- INF225
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- English
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
The course gives an introduction to the design and implementation of a compiler, with emphasis on principles and techniques for program analysis and translation. The course also gives an overview of tools for compiler construction. Emphasis is on a semester project which gives practical experience in use of such tools where analysis of structured input is required, e.g. interpretation of commands in an operative system, queries in a database system, pattern matching in text strings, and developing compilers for programming languages for specific purposes.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course INF225, the student shall be able to
- define and use important concepts such as languages, grammars, syntax trees, dependencies, symbol tables and typical internal representations,
- discuss common code analysis techniques and the principles of compiler organisation,
- use modern tools for source code analysis and manipulation
- implement code analysis and manipulation tools based on a simple language description
Full-time/Part-time
Full-time
ECTS Credits
10
Level of Study
Bachelor/master/PhD
Semester of Instruction
Irregular-
Required Previous Knowledge
For incoming exchange students: At least 60 ECTS in Computer Science and at least 10 ECTS in mathematics.
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
I125: 10 SP
Access to the Course
Access to the course requires admission to a programme of study at The Faculty of Science and Technology
Teaching and learning methods
Up to 6 hours each week in 13 weeks with lectures and exercise class.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Compulsory assignments.
The assignments are valid two semesters: the semester when they are approved and the succeeding semester.
Forms of Assessment
Oral exam.
Compulsory exercises may count towards the final grade.
Compulsory exercises may count towards the final grade.
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Assessment Semester
Examination every semester the course is taught, and the subsequent semester.
Reading List
The reading list will be available within July 1st for the autumn semester and December 1st for the spring semester
Course Evaluation
The course will be evaluated by the students in accordance with the quality assurance system at UiB and the department.
Examination Support Material
None
Programme Committee
The Programme Committee is responsible for the content, structure and quality of the study programme and courses.
Course Coordinator
Course coordinator and administrative contact person can be found on Mitt UiB, or contact studieveileder@ii.uib.no
Course Administrator
The Faculty of Science and Technology represented by the Department of Informatics is the course administrator for the course and study programme.