CSE2394

LISP programming (3 points)

(IT)

Leader: TBA

Offered:
Not offered in 2003.

Synopsis: Introduction to LISP and the functional programming language paradigm. The subject covers the LISP interpreter, s-expressions, functions and symbols; list construction and manipulation, LISP library functions, user-defined functions, formal parameters, free and bound symbols, global variables, scope; predicates, conditionals and logical operators; recursion, structured iteration; property lists; control over evaluation and function application; I/O; debugging; macros; packages; system functions; LISP compilation.

Assessment: Practical examination (3 hours): 100%

Contact Hours: One 1-hour lecture or tutorial per week

Prerequisites: CSE1303 or CSC1030 or equivalent

Prohibitions: CSC2940, CSC3940, CSE3394