| Unit name | Advanced Topics in Programming Languages (Teaching Unit) |
|---|---|
| Unit code | COMSM0067 |
| Credit points | 0 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Wang |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
COMS10016 Imperative and Functional Programming and COMS10017 Object Oriented Programming and Algorithms I or equivalent. COMS20007 Programming Languages or Computation or equivalent. |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
Assessment Unit COMSM0066 Advanced Topics in Programming Languages (Exam assessment, 10 credits). |
| Units you may not take alongside this one | |
| School/department | School of Computer Science |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This unit provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental theory of programming languages. We will define language concepts precisely based on their static and dynamic semantics, which can be used as tools for analyse and prove properties of languages, and for combining and comparing language features.
Students completing the unit will gain an understanding of the methods that are directly applicable to the implementation of programming languages, and the reasoning and verification of language properties.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets, self-directed exercises and possible group-work.
Teaching will take place over Weeks 1-7, and for students assessed by examination, consolidation and revision sessions in Weeks 11 and 12.
Exam (100%)
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
