"Babes-Bolyai" University of Cluj-Napoca
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science

Algebrical Specification
Code
Semes-
ter
Hours: C+S+L
Type
Section
MA264
1
2+2+0
compulsory
Metode formale în programare - în limba engleza
Teaching Staff in Charge
Assoc.Prof. CRIVEI Septimiu, Ph.D.,  criveimath.ubbcluj.ro
Aims
The aim of the course is to give an approach to algebraic specification, verification and formal development. Students will learn how to write algebraic specifications and how to use them in developing software systems.
Content
1. Universal algebras, homomorphisms, congruences.
2. Signatures, terms.
3. Quotient term algebras.
4. Corectness.
5. CASL (Common Algebraic Specification Language).
References
1. M. Bidoit, P. Mosses, CASL User Manual, Introduction to Using the Common Algebraic Specification Language, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Springer-Verlag, 2004.
2. H. Ehrig, B. Mahr, Fundamentals of Algebraic Specification I, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1985.
3. J. Loeckx, H.-D. Ehrich, M. Wolf: Specification of Abstract Data Types, Wiley/Teubner, 1996.
4. D. Sannella, A. Tarlecki. Foundations of Algebraic Specifications and Formal Program Development, va aparea.
5. http://www.brics.dk/Projects/CoFI/
Assessment
Presentation (2/3 of the grade), test paper (1/3 of the grade).
Links: Syllabus for all subjects
Romanian version for this subject
Rtf format for this subject