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TDT4165 - Programming Languages

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Arbeider 30/100
Skriftlig eksamen 70/100 4 timer

Course content

Introdction to functional and logical languages, syntax, syntax analysis, translators, interpreters, semantics. Comparison of language properties, particularly security, data typing, analyzability, run-time systems, semantics, area of application and modularization.

Learning outcome

The course should give (1) an understanding of basic properties of imperative, logical, functional and object oriented programming languages (2) practical knowledge of techniqes for implementing such languages and for describing their meaning (4) the ability to understand and compare existing and future langages.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, programming laboratory, projects, theoretical assignments, mid-term exam(s). The final grade will be the result of a portfolio evaluation, where the final exam will have 70% weight and other work 30%. The results for the constituent parts are to be given in %-points, while the grade for the whole portfolio (course grade) is given by the letter grading system. The mid-semester examination only counts if it has a positive effect on the total assessment. Retake of examination may be given as an oral examination.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Course materials

Most likely van Roy & Haridi: Concepts, Techniques, and Models of Computer Programming, MIT Press, 2004, 900pp+xxix . There will be supplementary notes, project - and exercise descriptions. The final decision wrt. textbook will be made well in advance of the start of term.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SIF8028 7.5
Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2011

Language of instruction: -

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Subject area(s)
  • Informatics
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Computer Science

Examination

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 70/100 2011-12-15 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Arbeider 30/100
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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