Analysis of Programming Languages. ((3 Credits))

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Prerequisite(s): CS 3240 , (one of CS 3250 , CS 3260 , CS 3270 or CS 3370 ) and University Advanced Standing Offers the mature student an in-depth understanding of the design and implementation of programming languages. Explores criteria for evaluating programming languages as a context for comparing both traditional and current popular languages. Includes the evolution of programming languages, the concept of binding, type checking, static and dynamic scoping, control structures, subprograms and parameter passing methods, and concurrency. Explores the functional programming paradigm in-depth. Includes programming assignments in at least two different programming languages, at least one of which being a functional language such as LISP, Scheme, ML, or Haskell. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.