CS 4250 - Theory of Computation and Compiler Design

Credits: 3
Lecture: 45
Lab: 0

This course explores the theoretical foundations of computation and their critical role in the design and implementation of compilers. Students will study formal models of computation, including finite automata, pushdown automata, and Turing machines, to understand the mathematical principles that underpin computational systems. These theoretical frameworks are then directly applied to key aspects of compiler design, such as lexical analysis, syntax analysis, and semantic analysis. The course further explores intermediate code generation, optimization techniques, and final code generation, illustrating how foundational computation theory informs and guides practical compiler construction.

Prerequisite(s): CS 3210
Corequisite(s): None