Faculty of Engineering

Subject Code:	ECP3096
Objective:	To provide the basic understanding of computer compilers, translators and related issues.
Pre-Requisite:	ECP1016: Computer and Program Design
Credit Hours:	3
Contact Hours:	45 hours (lectures and tutorials)
Assessment:	Test/Quiz: 20% Assignment: 10% Tutorial: 10% Final Examination: 60%

Laboratory:	The programming tutorials will be conducted using the GCC compiler in the LINUX operating system.
References:	J.P. Bennett, “Introduction to Compiling Techniques”, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1996.(Textbook) Alfred Aho, Ravi Sethi, Jeffrey Ullman, “Compilers: Principles, Techniques and Tools”, Addison-Wesley, 1986.

General Concepts
Introduction. Principles, techniques and tools. Properties and requirements of programming languages, design requirements. Representation. Syntactic specification of natural and programming languages.
Structure and Design

At the completion of the subject, students should be able to perform the following tasks:

Programme Outcomes (% of contribution)

Ability to acquire and apply fundamental principles of science and engineering. - 10%
Capability to communicate effectively. - 5%
Acquisition of technical competence in specialized areas of engineering discipline. -40%
Ability to identify, formulate and model problems and find engineering solutions based on a system approach. 10%
Ability to conduct investigation and research on engineering problems in a chosen field of a study.- 10%
Understanding of the importance of sustainability and cost-effectiveness in design and development of engineering solutions. - 10%
Understanding and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities. - 5%
Ability to work effectively as an individual, and as a member/leader in a team. -10%