Basic principles of compilers and compiler design; control of translation, loading, and execution; symbolic coding systems; lexical and syntactic analysis, design and operation of assemblers and macroprocessors; design of interpretive systems. Students are expected to complete a large programming project as part of the course.

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Usually Offered:	Fall
Credit:	3 hours (class)
Prerequisite:	CS 251, 352, and 354. CS 483 is recommended
University Catalog:	CS 502