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Module Title	Compilers and Languages (Extended)
School	Computer Science
Department	Computer Science
Module Code	06 15255
Module Lead	Mr A P Sexton
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	Restrictions: May not be taken in conjunction with 06 02578 Compilers & Languages Prerequisites: 06-05934 Models of Computation
Contact Hours	Lecture-23 hours Total: 23 hours
Exclusions
Description	The module describes the structure of a typical compiler. The phases of compilation, from lexical analysis to code generation and simple optimisation, and the main techniques used in each phase will be covered. Some modern developments will be discussed.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module the student should be able to: Appreciate the problems faced by the compiler in the various phases of compilation; Know the formalisms and apply the techniques that are used in compiler construction; Use compiler construction tools, such as lexical analysers or parser generators.
Assessment	15255-07 : Continuous Assessment : Coursework (40%) 15255-08 : Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (60%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	1.5 hr examination (60%), class tests (20%), mini-project (20%). Resit: 1.5 hr examination (80%), mini-project (20%)
Other	none
Reading List	Grune D, Bal H E, Jacobs C J H & Langendoen K, Modern Compiler Design 2000