Formal languages and formal techniques for syntax analysis and parsing; organization of the compiler and its data structures; code generation. LL and LR parsing; automatic generation of scanners and parsers from high level descriptions. Implementation of features from imperative and object-oriented languages. Students required to design and implement a compiler for a simple language. Prereq: CS 520.

Provides an opportunity to apply academic experience in settings associated with future professional employment. A written proposal for the internship must be approved by the department chair. The proposal must specify what the student will learn from the internship, why the student is properly prepared for the internship, and what supervision will be available to the student during the internship. A mid-semester report and a final report are required. Permission required. Computer Science majors only. Cr/F.

Explores the main features of modern, high-level, general-purpose programming languages from the user (programmer) standpoint. Students learn how specific features of programming languages can be used effectively in solving programming problems. The course is also an opportunity to use paradigms that expand on simple imperative programming, such as object-oriented, functional and concurrent programming. Prereq: Operating systems fundamentals and Computer organization, some knowledge of Java.

Under the guidance of an MCD Faculty member, the Independent Study Course (DPP 990) provides students with the opportunity to study a unique topic in-depth that is not offered as a traditional course. Often this topic is a relevant aspect of their capstone project which they wish to explore in more depth.