Informatics 2A: Processing Formal and Natural Languages (2012-13)
Inf2A Announcements
Most recent announcements first.
- John and Alex will operate revision office hours in the run-up to the exam.
- Alex Simpson (IF 5.25): 11.30-12.30 on Tue 4th, Fri 7th, Tue 11th, Thu 13th.
- John Longley (IF 5.12): 10.30-11.30 on Mon 10th, Wed 12th, Thu 13th.
- Lab sessions will take place in Weeks 9 and 10 (Nov 12 to 23).
The venues are different from those of the earlier sessions;
for details see the Times and Places
page.
- It is important to make all Assignment 1 submissions before
the 4pm deadline today. Please do not attempt to submit after this deadline. (Announced 5th November.)
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Two emergency drop-in labs with demonstrator support will be held on Friday 2nd November to assist with Assignment 1. The times and locations are: 1100-1200 in AT 5.04; and 1400-1500 in AT 5.05. (Announced 1st November.)
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The deadline for Assignment 1 has been extended by one week to 4pm on Monday 5th November 2012. (Announced 16th October.)
Inf2A Webpages
Software
As part of this course, you will learn how to program in
Python, and how to use
NLTK, the Natural Language Toolkit.
The
Lab Materials page has worksheets to
help you get to grips with these.
Another relevant piece of software is
JFLAP, the interactive formal
languages and automata package.
Exam
The Inf2A exam will take place in December.
The date, time and venue are set by Registry; they will appear here once
they have been publicized.
Class Reps
To be appointed at the first lecture.
