Principles of Programming Languages Prerequisite (Non-credit version)
Course Syllabus
Principles of Programming Languages
Course Description
Programming languages are one of the most important and direct tools for the construction of
a computer system: in a modern computer different languages are routinely used for different
levels of abstraction. Programming language is important because it defines the relationship,
semantics and grammar which allows the programmers to effectively communicate with the
machines that they program.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this short course, students at a broad level will be able to:
Objective 1: Understand the salient features in the landscape of programming languages
Objective 2: Understand the essence of defining concepts of programming languages, so to
allow critical choice about the level of abstraction
Course Structure
After reviewing the course materials for these objectives, you will have the opportunity to take
ungraded practice quizzes. This is to make sure you have mastered the learning objectives.
Once you have mastered all of the course learning objectives, you will be prepared to take the
Final Exam. After passing the final exam with an 70% or better, you would have completed
CSE 340: Operating Systems prerequisite for ASU's Master of Computer Science degree.
Course Materials
You do not need to purchase materials for this course.
Time Commitment Per Module
โ Module 1 (4 hours)
โ Module 2 (5 hours)
โ Module 3 (4 hours)
โ Module 4 (6 hours)
โ Module 5 (8 hours)
โ 120 minutes for Final Exam
