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COSC 420-Programming Languages

This course surveys the salient features of diverse programming languages and examines the foundations and principles of language design. Topics include formal description of language syntax, ambiguity, storage allocation, parameter linkage, and current issues in language design. The required credit-bearing laboratory COSC 420L must be taken concurrently with COSC 420. Prerequisites: COSC 303 and 304, or permission of instructor. COSC Course Offerings for Spring 2008