Course Syllabus

Compilers and Interpreters, 7,5 credits

Course Code: DT125G Credits: 7,5
Main Field of Study: Computer Science Progression: G1F
    Last Approved: 14/03/2019
Education Cycle: First cycle Approved by: Head of School
Established: 30/11/2016 Reading list Approved: 14/03/2019
Valid from: Autumn semester 2019 Revision: 1

Aims and Objectives

General aims for first cycle education

First-cycle courses and study programmes shall develop:

  • the ability of students to make independent and critical assessments
  • the ability of students to identify, formulate and solve problems autonomously, and
  • the preparedness of students to deal with changes in working life.

In addition to knowledge and skills in their field of study, students shall develop the ability to:

  • gather and interpret information at a scholarly level
  • stay abreast of the development of knowledge, and
  • communicate their knowledge to others, including those who lack specialist knowledge in the field.

(Higher Education Act, Chapter 1, Section 8)

Course Objectives

Main Content of the Course

Teaching Methods

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

Examination Methods

Theory, 3 credits (Code: A001)
Written examination.
A retake will be scheduled to take place within eleven weeks of the regular examination.

Project, 4,5 credits (Code: A002)
Written and oral prosentations of project assignments. Individually or in groups according to the teacher's instructions.

For students with a documented disability, the university may approve applications for adapted or other forms of examinations.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

Grades

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may prescribe which grading system shall apply. The grade is to be determined by a teacher specifically appointed by the university (an examiner).

According to regulations on grading systems for first- and second-cycle education (vice-chancellor's decision 2010-10-19, reg. no. CF 12-540/2010), one of the following grades is to be used: fail, pass, or pass with distinction. The vice-chancellor or a person appointed by the vice-chancellor may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special reasons.

Grades used on course are Fail (U), 3, 4 eller 5.

Theory
Grades used are Fail (U) or Pass (G).

Project
Grades used are Fail (U), 3, 4 eller 5.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

Specific entry requirements

Data Structures and Algorithms, 7.5 Credit and Object-Oriented Programming, 7.5 Credits.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations (in Swedish).

Transfer of Credits for Previous Studies

Students who have previously completed higher education or other activities are, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, entitled to have these credited towards the current programme, providing that the previous studies or activities meet certain criteria.

For further information, see the university's local credit transfer regulations (in Swedish).

Reading List and Other Teaching Materials