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3437 (v.11) Programming Language Design Concepts 352


 

Area:

Department of Computing

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

1922 (v.6) Software Technology 152 or any previous version
AND
10163 (v.8) Introduction to Programming Environments 152 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Procedural Programming. Functional Programming. Logic Programming. Object Oriented Programming.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit the student will have gained an introduction to the principles of programming languages and an overview of the different programming paradigms. Specifically, this unit allows students to study the development of programming languages and paradigms illustrated by examples of major milestones, appreciate the programming languages and paradigms available to programmers and the issues that need to be considered when choosing a programming language, consider the principles and issues of programming language design and investigate tools for program design and to gain experience of a simple programming environment through the use of Lex and Yacc.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

MacLennan, B., 1987, 'Principles of Programming Languages', Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York.

Unit Texts:

Sebesta R., 2002, 'Concepts of Programming Languages' 5th Edition, Addison-Wesley, Boston. Levine, J. et. al, 1995, 'LEX & YACC: Unix Programming Tools', O'Reilly and Associates, Beijing. PLDC352 lecture notes - http://www.computing.edu.au/units/pldc352
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Main Test 15%. Tutorial Tests 15%. Assignment Test 10%. Final Examination 60%

Field of Education:

 31300 Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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