CSC 3120 - Programming Languages

Credits: 4

This course explores the underlying nature of computer programming languages and how they are processed. Topics include language syntax and semantics, parsing, data types, variable binding and scope, functions and parameter passing, control flow, recursion, and memory management. Alternative paradigms of programming, including functional languages and logic languages, will be explored in case studies and regular programming assignments.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 2820 with a minimum passing grade of B-, P in CSC 1011 , or consent of instructor; MTH 1314 with a minimum passing grade of C.

When Offered: Odd Falls