Program Overview

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Introduction to the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) at UC Berkeley

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) at UC Berkeley offers one of the strongest research and instructional programs in this field anywhere in the world.

Academics

Undergraduate Admissions & Programs

• CS Major
• EECS Major
• EECS/CS Program Comparison Chart
• Second Bachelor's Degree
• Summer Research
• Cal Day

Graduate Admissions & Programs

• Grad Admissions FAQ
• Industry-Oriented Programs
• Research-Oriented Programs
• Fellowships
• Adding the EECS/CS M.S. From Another Department
• Recommended Coursework

Courses

• EE Courses
• CS Courses

Research

Research Overview

Research is the foundation of Berkeley EECS. Faculty, students, and staff work together on cutting-edge projects that cross disciplinary boundaries to improve everyday life and make a difference.

Areas

• Areas of research are not specified in the provided content.

Centers & Labs

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People

Faculty

• In Memoriam

Students

• Student Awards
• Student Organizations

Staff

• Student Affairs
• Faculty Support
• Course Support
• Facilities and Engineering Services
• Financial Services
• HR
• IT Support
• Industrial & Public Relations

Alumni

• EE Distinguished Alumni
• CS Distinguished Alumni

CS 164: Programming Languages and Compilers

Catalog Description

Survey of programming languages. The design of modern programming languages. Principles and techniques of scanning, parsing, semantic analysis, and code generation. Implementation of compilers, interpreters, and assemblers. Overview of run-time organization and error handling.

Units

• 4 units

Related Areas

• Programming Systems (PS)

Prerequisites

• COMPSCI 61B and COMPSCI 61C

Formats

• Spring: 3.0 hours of lecture and 1.0 hours of discussion per week
• Fall: 3.0 hours of lecture and 1.0 hours of discussion per week

Grading Basis

• Letter

Final Exam Status

• Written final exam conducted during the scheduled final exam period

Class Schedule

• Fall 2025: CS 164 – TuTh 15:30-16:59, Physics Building 4 – S. E. Chasins
• Spring 2026: CS 164 – MoWe 14:00-15:29, Soda 306 – Koushik Sen

Class Notes

• Time conflicts NOT allowed.
• Lecture WILL be recorded for playback later.