CSE 110AFundamentals of Compiler Design I
An introduction to the basic techniques used in compiler design. Topics include compiler structure, symbol tables, regular expressions and languages, finite automata, lexical analysis, context-free languages, LL(1), recursive descent, LALR(1), and LR(1) parsing; and attribute grammars as a model of syntax-directed translation. Students use compiler building tools to construct a working compiler. (Formerly Computer Science 104A.)
Prerequisite(s): CSE 12 and CSE 101.
- Enrollment restricted to Computer Engineering BS majors during First Pass enrollment. Major restrictions lifted after First Pass enrollment.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | Soc Sci 2 075 | T. Sorensen | Open 0/60 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 7:10pm–8:45pm | ClassroomUnit 001 | M. Siero | Closed 45/45 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Sorensen | 4.6 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 93% | 30 |
| Marcelo Siero | 3.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 54% | 78 |
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