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Compiler Construction

Course
DIT301
Master’s level
7.5 credits (ECTS)
Study pace
50%
Time
Day
Location
Göteborg
Study form
Campus
Language
English
Duration
-
Application period
-
Application code
GU-86072
Tuition
Full education cost: 17 750 SEK
First payment: 17 750 SEK

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students.

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About

The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of the whole process of compiler construction, starting from lexical analysis and finishing with machine code generation. As the course laboration, the students build a complete compiler for a simple imperative language.

Theory and implementation of compilers, with an emphasis on the backend phases of code generation runtime environments.

Prerequisites and selection

Entry requirements

To be eligible to the course, the student should have successfully completed 120 credits of studies in Computer Science or equivalent. Specifically, the following course: DIT231 Programming Language Technology or equivalent.

Applicants must prove knowledge of English: English 6/English B or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

Selection

Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 285 credits