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CSCI 3367 Compilers

Compilers are programs that implement high level programming languages by translating programs in such languages into machine code or some other easy to process representation. This course deals with the principles and techniques used in the design of compilers. Topics include parsing, static analysis, translation, memory management and code optimization. This course includes a significant programming project.

Course overview

Department
Computer Science
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Periodically in the Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites
CSCI2272

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Computer Science B.A.: CSCI 2000-level-or-higher elective (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Computer Science B.A.: CSCI 3000-level-or-higher elective (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Computer Science B.S.: CSCI 3000-level-or-higher elective (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Mathematics B.S.: Natural science, computer science, or economics corequisites (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

3.21 / 5

Based on 19 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Amittai Aviram
    Fall 2026, Spring 2024, Spring 2023 · Official rating 3.32/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Amittai Aviram · 245 Beacon Street Room 125 MWF 02:00PM-02:50PM · Offered