CS 4120

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CS 4120
Introduction to Compilers

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

An introduction to the specification and implementation of modern compilers. Topics covered include lexical scanning, parsing, type checking, code generation and translation, an introduction to program analysis and optimization, and compile-time and run-time support for modern programming languages. As part of the course, students will build a working compiler for an object-oriented language.


Prerequisites CS 3110 or permission of instructor, and CS 3420 or CS 3410. Corequisite: CS 4121.

Distribution Requirements (SMR-AS)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2023SP, 2022SP, 2021SP, 2020SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CS 5120

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 15705 CS 4120   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Myers, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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